Dental Hygienist

Loyal Source is looking for Dental Hygienists for notional employment opportunities in Cincinnati, OH. Pay:
Hourly + Fringe = $40.01 + 5.09/hr.

• The registered dental hygienist is responsible for the delivery of advanced prophylactic and preventive dental hygiene procedures as prescribed in addition to chairside assisting when necessary.
• Participates in dental instrument processing, sterilization and monitoring, sick call assessments and clinic cleaning, and infection control practices.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks directed by the dentist focused on access to oral health care services within policy and accreditation standards.

• Graduate from a Dental Hygienist program accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, in the year of graduation.
• Must have 1 year recent work experience in the United States as a licensed practicing Dental Hygienist.
• Licensure permitting administration of local anesthesia preferred.

• Holds and maintains a full, current, unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the state of duty station; license must remain in permanent, full, unrestricted status during employment.
• Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

• Strong problem‑solving, judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred).
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred).

• Knowledge of dental science: oral anatomy, physiology, histology, four‑handed dentistry, periodontics, and dental materials.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, quality assurance, clinical documentation, and data management requirements.
• Complete and pass all competency testing initially, annually, and as needed.
• Complete all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.
• Properly use equipment, materials and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written).
• Respond to and assist with medical emergencies.
• Work in a multi‑cultural and multi‑lingual environment.
• Adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Navigate an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web‑based training and communications.
• Have moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs:
  Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Know regulations on confidentiality of medical records and information (HIPAA/Privacy Act) and applicable accreditation standards.

• Provides direct dental hygiene care as prescribed to patients in a detention and/or residential setting in accordance with policy and accreditation standards.
• Assesses dental sick call patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
• Performs sterilization/disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing per policy and CDC guidelines.
• Takes digital and/or film radiographs as ordered, including bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x‑rays; observes radiation safety protocols and regulations.
• Participates in sharps and instrument accountability and logs daily inventory of sharps and instruments.
• Performs electronic and paper record‑keeping functions per program policies and training.
• Assists the dentist with procedures including operatory set up and clean‑up.
• Collects and…