- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Waco, TX
Job Description
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Performs professional dental care in the field of dental hygiene including all related clinical procedures
Provides following clinical services: Oral prophylaxis; instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition, and need for professional care; topical fluorides;
Screen and evaluate patients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology, medical history
Exposing, processing, and mounting of radiographs, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage; root planning; procedures involving team periodontal surgical techniques
Performing of expanded duties where qualified, as delegated by dentist and governed by Texas law; and gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions
Primarily responsible for the inititiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program
OTHER DUTIES:
Assists in the training of dental assistants and in the precepting of dental hygiene students
Attend conferences and meetings of dental importance as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Physical and Mental Requirements:
visual and auditory accuracy
indoor setting
shift length - 8 hours
frequent use of computer
extensive standing and walking
frequent squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing
occasional sitting
frequent telephone usage
continuous conversational communication
continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
occasionally working in confined, noisy areas
occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning patients up to 200 lbs
occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning (with assistance) patients over 200 lbs
occasional exposure to electrical, chemical, gaseous and dusty conditions
occasional exposure to patients with communicable diseases
infrequent use of personal transportation
understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
memorize and retain instructions
read and interpret detailed specifications
able to respond quickly and calmly in medical emergencies
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene. Current Texas license as a Registered Dental Hygienist, current CPR certification.
Skills: Working knowledge of all phrases in the field of dental hygiene. Skill in the techniques of oral hygiene procedures and the use of equipment, instruments, and materials. Knowledge and practice of preventive dentistry and the ability to instruct patients individually and in groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff. Strong customer service skills, English/Spanish fluency preferred
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Dental Officer
