Registered Dental Hygienist

At Blount Rural Health Center, our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. The Dental Hygienist is a vital part of the team and helps to build up our patients to a greater level of confidence. A smiling face and friendly attitude are a must for this role. This job description entails the responsibilities of Dental Hygienist; however, this is not an all-inclusive list as the position requires flexibility and acceptance of other tasks as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Welcomes patients by greeting with a friendly smile and great attitude


• Completes screening procedures, reviewing both general and oral health


• Obtains routine radiographs


• Works with dentist to complete examination and prepares treatment plans


• Performs oral prophylaxis and scaling/root planning


• Provides community-based dental prevention education, community-based preventive activities such as group and individual education, oral hygiene instructions, teaching appropriate nutritional counseling, fluoride application, and sealant placement


• Performs clinical treatment using established dental hygienist procedures


• Documents conditions of decay and diseases for diagnosis and treatment by DMD


• Administers local anesthetic agent, if certification is held


• Performs oral cancer screenings


• May perform sterilization and assures clean, sterile technique is followed


• Conserves dental resources by elimination waste, adequate care of supplies and equipment


• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements by following manufactures instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment and supply inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques


• Participates in meetings, providing input and suggestions


• Participate in continuing education activities as required


• May assist in guidance of new staff

Employee Perks: 

• PAID Dental and Vision Insurance 


• HRSA Loan Repayment Program


• Assistance with KY Licensure
  


• Eligible for loan repayment through NHSC


• 401K


• Flexible schedule


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holiday’s


• NO WEEKENDS!


• Friendly and welcoming environment