Dental Hygienist

Position:Now Accepting Applications for Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Location: Polk, Highland, and Hardee Counties, FL

Job :3258

# of Openings:1

Title: Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Reports to: Director of Dental Hygiene Clinicians

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Personnel Supervised: None

This is a working-level position performed under general direction, with discretion and judgment applied to dental hygiene duties in clinical and public health settings. The incumbent must hold an active Florida dental hygienist license in good standing and remain legally authorized to perform all assigned duties under applicable Florida statutes, Florida Board of Dentistry rules, and required levels of dentist supervision.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or otherwise accepted for Florida dental hygiene licensure under applicable Florida law and Board rules.
• Current Florida Board of Dentistry certification to administer local anesthesia, including completion of all applicable education, clinical training, cardiac life-support, and background-screening requirements; maintain certification throughout employment.
• Active, unrestricted license as a dental hygienist issued by the Florida Department of Health, with no limitation or encumbrance that would prevent performance of the position’s assigned duties.
• Insurability (malpractice)
• Principles, theories, and practices of dentistry
• Principles, theories, and practices of radiology
• Principles, theories, and practices of dental hygiene
• Current Basic Life Support certification for health care providers from an organization accepted by CFHC and consistent with applicable Florida Board of Dentistry requirements; maintain certification throughout employment.

Perform only those dental hygiene and remediable tasks authorized by Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, and applicable Florida Administrative Code rules, using the level of direct, indirect, or general supervision required for each duty. Duties requiring separate Board certification or documented training may be performed only after CFHC verifies the applicable credential.

1. Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.

2. Complete all required paperwork on time. (Timesheets, encounter ticket, evaluations, progress note, etc.).

3. Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you. Personally, utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.

4. Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring dental services as requested by the Chief Dental Officer. Represent CFHC in the community.

5. Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided.

6. Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.

7. Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information on encounter tickets that correspond to care given and documented in progress notes.

8. Rotate to other CFHC centers as needed to provide coverage.

9. Report as needed to the Chief Dental Officer any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability.

10. Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and other…