Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist - Noble Community Clinics - Mauston, WI
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Mauston, WI
Job Description
Come join a team that has been serving Wisconsin with exceptional integrated healthcare for the last 60 years! At Noble Community Clinics, we are driven by a shared mission to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to exceptional primary care, behavioral health, dental services and much more in our communities. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where every team member is empowered to make a difference for our patients. Together, we will create healthy individuals, strong families, and vibrant communities throughout Wisconsin.
Implement dental hygiene and prevention program which maximizes patient contact and treatment completion and moves patients into routine recall status. Perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease.
Perform oral prophylaxis as prescribed by dentist including cleaning of calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
Perform periodontal treatment and maintenance as prescribed by dentist.
Examine gums for signs of disease and does routine oral cancer screening of mouth, chin, neck and lymph nodes to detect swelling, tenderness or other symptoms or abnormalities.
Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents as prescribed by the dentist.
Update and maintain current health histories noting areas of medical concern.
Expose and develop diagnostic x-ray films.
Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain patient oral health.
Conduct dental health clinic for community groups to augment services of dentist.
Establish effective recall system.
Maintain CPR certification and state licensure.
Assist with financial arrangements.
Attend internal/external meetings as deemed appropriate by department supervisor and within budget constraints.
Attend OSHA training sessions annually and observe policy and procedures as they pertain to OSHA standards and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position requires an individual, who has the ability to work independently, is able to work under pressure, is analytical and has excellent problem-solving skills. The ability to respect the confidentiality of patient information while performing fob duties. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program.
State license required.
It is the policy of Noble Community Clinics to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
