The Dental Hygienist performs as part of a dental health team under the supervision of a dentist. Involvement includes clinical dental work and education with specific responsibilities governed by the state in which the hygienist is employed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans and polishes a patient’s teeth- removes plaque deposits and stains
• Applies medication for the prevention of tooth decay
• Takes and develop x-rays
• Makes model impressions of teeth for study or dental devices
• Obtains medical and dental histories and records information in the patient’s dental record
• Provides instruction for patient self-care, diet, and nutrition
• Placement of sealant or cavity preventative agents such as fluorides
• Placement of temporary fillings and periodontal dressings
• Smoothing and polishing silver amalgam restorations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered License for the state in which practicing.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Dental Hygienist Preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age