Dental Hygienist - Katahdin Valley Health Center - Dover Foxcroft, ME

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Dover Foxcroft, ME

Job Description

****$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS****
POSITION SUMMARY
The person in this role will perform primary dental hygiene and assist the dentist in providing quality dental care. The Hygienist will work as part of the dental care team and ensure effective, and quality dental care is given to KVHC patients. This person will aid in coordination and implementation of dental care programs and patient education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review of daily schedule and/or processing of systems and requests.
2. Interview patients and record complete medical and dental histories.
3. Take and record the vital signs of blood pressure, when needed.
4. Perform oral inspections, recording all conditions that should be called to the attention of the dentist.
5. Perform complete periodontal and dental restorative charting.
6. Expose and process radiographs.
7. Perform pulp test pursuant to the direction of a dentist.
8. Perform all procedures necessary for a complete prophylaxis including scaling, root planning and curettage.
9. Apply fluoride to control caries.
10. Apply desensitizing agents to the teeth as needed.
11. Apply liquids, pastes or gel topical anesthetics.
12. Apply sealants, provided that a licensed dentist first makes the determination and diagnosis as to the surfaces on which the sealants shall be applied.
13. Smooth and polish amalgam restorations.
14. Cement pontics and facings outside the mouth.
15. Take impressions of study casts.
16. Take impressions for single-arch athletic mouth guards and for custom fluoride trays.
17. Place and remove rubber dams.
18. Remove sutures and periodontal dressings.
19. Perform post-operative irrigation or surgical sites.
20. Place temporary restorations as an emergency procedure, provided that the patient is informed of the temporary nature of the filling and the dentist consulted.
21. Isolate operative fields.
22. Sterilize and prepare instruments and assist the dentist chair side, as needed.
23. Maintain adequate level of dental hygiene supplies to ensure efficient operation.
24. Provide general periodic maintenance of all dental hygiene equipment, including X-ray developing equipment, to ensure proper functioning.
25. As directed, explain the use of prescription medications and their side effects.
26. Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Dental Practice Manager.
27. Adheres to all KVHC policies and protocols.
28. Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and completes an incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
29. Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by KVHC; represents the organization at outreach activities as needed.
30. Actively participates as committee member as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
31. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the attainment of organization goals and objectives through a commitment to team work.
32. Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook.
33. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements
34. At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient care. Addressing these challenges may not be in your job description, however Katahdin Valley Health Center encourages each team member to go above and beyond to address the patients’ needs in the moment. Employees have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to Z to show our patients KVHC C.A.R.E.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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