REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST (RDH)

Fast-paced community health center seeks: A positive, caring, and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist who works quickly and efficiently and is able to multi-task well. The candidate should have good reasoning and decision-making skills. Some of the responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures.
• Perform oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
• Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers.
• Expose, process and mount radiograph films.
• Ensure all patient records are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
• Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene related services.
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.

Excellent Benefits: Competitive salary 100% Premium free core United Healthcare medical coverage Employer paid $25,000 life insurance coverage 10 paid holidays annually 20 PTO days annually National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment eligibility up to $50,000 401k Optional supplemental coverage (short- and long- term disability)