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Flexible Staffing Hygienist (LDH)
$171k-215k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
4 Weeks Ago
Apple Tree Dental is Hiring a Flexible Staffing Hygienist (LDH) Near Fairmont, MN
Join our flexible staffing model at Apple Tree Dental. The flexible staffing model allows you to choose your schedule!
Purpose of Position: As an integral part of our dental staff, you will be responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive and periodontal services to dental patients, and will provide appropriate oral health education to individuals and groups.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Purpose of Position: As an integral part of our dental staff, you will be responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive and periodontal services to dental patients, and will provide appropriate oral health education to individuals and groups.
Education/Experience/Licensure
- Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene
- Active MN License (per state of employment)
- 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred
- Current CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred (based on clinic location)
- Local anesthesia/ N2O certificate
- Current state driver’s license (based on clinic location)
- Assist in the oral health management of all patients while following Apple Tree’s policies and procedures; and as directed by provider
- Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care
- Record patient-hygienist interactions as they occur in the patient’s electronic health record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided
- Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for dental patients in various settings. Also may participate in delivering Oral Healthcare education and screenings at long-term care facilities, Head Start centers and community programs
- Provide clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, fluoride application, periodontal screening and administering local anesthetic consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and clinical protocols
- Integration of appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s health care management
- Organize and perform preventive oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations
- Perform independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as protocol and directive
- Assist in compliance with policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, safety, and HIPAA issues
- Receive and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care
- Assist with various clinical and administrative functions as appropriate and as time permits
- Maintain CE credits, growth, and development
- Attend mandatory meetings scheduled at Apple Tree Dental
- Participate in a teamwork environment by assisting other doctor’s, hygienists and assistants during down time
- As directed by supervisor or director, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives
- Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- The passion to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental’s mission, vision and values
- Comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in various settings (outpatient clinic, nursing homes, Head Start centers, etc.)
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care is necessary
- Must be cognizant of the public health, social and economic factors which impact the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of Apple Tree’s patients
- Must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal program effectiveness and patient benefit
- The ability to creatively solve problems through individual and/or programmatic action
- Willingness to work under a signed Collaborative Agreement following the proper state and company rules, regulations, and protocols when enough hygiene hours have been accumulated to accommodate patient care
- The ability to utilize and/or learn computer skills and systems such as; but not limited to: Open Dental software, Microsoft Office, and other systems as needed
- Willingness to travel when necessary to meet operational needs. This includes safely driving a company car to community sites or driving one’s own car, if a company car is not available
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$171k-215k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
WEBSITE
appletreedental.org
HEADQUARTERS
CHICAGO, IL
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1985
CEO
DR TIPO KHAN
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Apple Tree Dental
Apple Tree Dental is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 that provides dental care services to people who face financial, medical, and behavioral barriers to care. Apple Tree provides dental care to people, with an emphasis on providing services to low income children, adults, seniors, persons with diabilites, and the frail elderly living care centers. Apple Tree operates four traditional clinics throughout Minnesota as well as an innovative mobile dentistry program that services more than 120 community sites in 39 Minnesota counties.
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