Dental Hygienist

JOB SUMMARY

Assesses patient needs, and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to patients. Utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  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.


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  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.


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  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.


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  Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.


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  Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.


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  Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.


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  Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.


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  May participate in community and school activities.


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  Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients.


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  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.


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  Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.


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  Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.


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  Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

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  Associate’s degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.


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  Current license as a Dental Hygienist in Kentucky.


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  2 years’ experience directly related to duties and responsibilities preferred.