What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.?
* This position would require travel from Mud Creek Dental Clinic in Grethel, KY to Hope Family Dental Clinic in Salyersville, KY.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required.
- Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures such as cleaning, polishing, periodontal scaling and root planning, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
- Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
- Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
- Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.
- Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.
- Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
- May participate in community and school activities.
- Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients.
- Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
- Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
- Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
- Current license as a Dental Hygienist in Kentucky.
- 2 years’ experience directly related to duties and responsibilities preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Work may also be performed in a mobile dental clinic setting, such as the interior of a school or mobile dental van.
Salary : $24
