Registered Dental Hygienist

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 19 · Federally Qualified Health Center

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Dental Hygienists play a vital role in the success of our practice, ensuring patients are comfortable throughout their visit and receiving the very best oral health care possible

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Performs oral healthcare and risk assessments which include but not limited to:

Evaluates a patient's current health status including all medications

Performs an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer screening

Completes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium

Develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health findings

Exposes, processes, and interprets dental radiographs (x-rays)

Removes biofilm plaque and calculus (soft and hard deposits) from teeth both coronal and apical to (above and below) the gingival margin (gumline) using dental instruments

Applies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth

Discusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence that notes the potential association between systemic and oral health and disease

Provides patient education on biofilm plaque control and home care protocol by incorporating techniques and products that will become part of an individualized self- care oral hygiene program

Counsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programs

Educates patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health

Ensures that the patient knows why they need continuing care and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the office

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree or certificate in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program and a valid state license required. Current CPR required.

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications): 1-3 years’ related experience, specifically working in a clinical setting required. Experience in dental assisting techniques and procedures, modern dental materials (storage/handling/applications) is required. Strong MS Office skills with high level of comfort with computers in general.

Must have experience working with patients from all backgrounds and cultures.

BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH

SOFT SKILLS:

• Knowledge of current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact of primary health care.

• Cognizant of the prevalent stressors and their impact on both the professional provider and the patient population within HHM staff, the community, and all of HHM clinical/dental settings.

• Organized, dependable and a team player;

• Attention to detail and a have high sense of urgency;

• Must display good judgment, maintains confidentiality, sound decision-making, and be able to work independently, as needed;

• Flexible, adaptable and a high level of initiative;

• Able to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships;

• Work in a fast-paced environment and display strong customer service skills

**We do participate in the HRSA NSHC Loan Repayment Program.

HHM Health offers free employee coverage for vision, dental, and life insurance. While medical coverage has a biweekly cost to employees, vision and dental remain low-cost for the entire family. We also utilize a Non-Stop Wellness card which pays 100% of all out-of-pocket medical costs, including prescriptions.

HHM Health also demonstrates mindfulness around our employee’s future wellbeing and chooses to invest in their futures as they grow within our company. Our 403(b) plans allow savings via pre-tax contributions. HHM matches employee contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 3%, and matches 50% of the next 2%, which means, if you contribute 5%, we match 4% dollar-for-dollar immediately vested.

Total Rewards Offerings:

• Medical (with $0 out of pocket cost to you)

• Vision

• Dental

• 403(b) plan

• Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberments (ADD)

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Annual Incentive Programs

• Telehealth Options

• Paid Holidays/Vacation

• Paid Sick Leave

• Volunteer Pay