Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for performing dental prophylactic services in a dental clinic.

Please note that full PPE, including N95 masks and face shields, are provided.

• Deliver oral hygiene services including evaluation of teeth and gums, recording presence of disease, abnormalities, and restorations.
• Take, develop and mount X‑rays and perform dental prophylaxis.
• Perform procedures in compliance with infection control policies and prepare operatories for patient treatment.
• Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient follow‑up procedures.
• Instruct clients in proper dental hygiene practices and procedures pertinent to the provided treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Complete all direct and indirect care documentation in a timely manner and ensure patient records are current and complete.
• Attend daily patient care (unit) huddles, periodic informational (clinic) huddles, meetings, patient conferences, or planning sessions related to quality assurance, patient care, and other related topics within the clinic.
• Attend seminars and maintain all licensure and/or certification requirements for continuing education and best practices.
• Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence‑based guidelines, standards, and to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure all tasks related to patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and Comm Unity Care  SOPs and policies.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships and partnerships with co‑workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers, and business office staff.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team to provide patient‑centered care.

• High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• Requisite skill and ability to perform certain dental tasks as assigned.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Graduation from a certified course in dental hygiene.
• Preferred Education:
  
  (not specified)
• Minimum Experience:
  
  (not specified)
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Previous dental hygiene experience.
• Required Certifications/Licensure:
  Holds and maintains professional certifications. Lapsing/expiration of these certifications/licensure will result in suspension of work.
• Required:
  
  Current Texas registration as a Dental Hygienist including certification for placement of sealants.
• Preferred Certifications/Licensure: (not specified)
• Required Courses/Completions (e.g., CPR):
  Current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and maintenance of current CPR certification during employment.