JOB SUMMARY
Individual is cross trained to function in several areas to provide dental hygiene, dental assisting and clerical support services; actively and consistently contributes to the department operations and communications; operates as primary hygiene to the OCHC Dental staff dentist and/or volunteer dentists who work in the clinic; behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of OCHC and performs other duties as requested.
The Dental Hygienist will support the mission of the Ozarks Community Health Center. Our mission is to provide greater access to quality, compassionate, and professional healthcare through our comprehensive health system and community partnerships.
Education & Training
- Degree in Dental Hygiene
- Licensed and registered as a dental hygienist in the State of Missouri
Licensure & Certifications
- Currently licensed and registered as a dental hygienist in the State of Missouri
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification
- Local infiltration and block anesthesia license
Job Responsibilities
- Brings patient back for dental appointment in a timely manner.
- Enter/updates patient health history and medication at each appointment to ensure all information is current.
- Completes patient intake at each appointment ensuring all information is gathered and entered correctly.
- Does a complete oral cancer screening at each hygiene appointment.
- Examines gums using a Perio probe to document recessed gums, bleeding and pocket measurements on all patient 13 years and above annually.
- Ensures all patients are current on their periodic exams and x-rays.
- Processes and develops clear diagnostic radiographs.
- Provides oral health education to all patients.
- Charts existing restorations on all new patients and updates watches, treatment and dental charting at each visit to include the correct provider.
- Performs a thorough cleaning to include removing build-up, calculus and stain from teeth and beneath margins of gu
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