Dental Hygienist

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Full Time Fort Wayne, IN, US

At Neighborhood Health, we’re passionate about our mission to provide a kind and caring premiere workforce. Our team-based approach to comprehensive patient care creates a challenging and rewarding work environment where you have a direct role in helping members of our community receive quality medical services they can afford. And that’s something you can feel good about.

As a member of our growing team, you will feel at home in a fun and diverse community of healthcare professionals. Our goal is simple: improving access to healthcare in our community and surrounding areas. Together, we are all committed to building healthier communities by delivering comprehensive, quality health care with compassion and respect.

As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide professional dental hygiene care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and protocols. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Screens and assesses patients:
  • Evaluates the medical/dental history of patients.
  • Performs visual oral cancer screening.
  • Takes blood pressure and pulse.
  • Maintains and reviews patients’ records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Provides preventative oral health services:
  • Removes calculus, plaque, and stain from all surfaces of the teeth.
  • Evaluates and assesses the periodontal needs of patients on a case-by-case basis.
  • Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
  • Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to prevent or arrest dental decay.
  • Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
  • Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
• Works closely with Chief Dental Officer to ensure individual provider productivity goals are reached.
• Assists in the sterilization and sharpening of instruments as assigned following infection control guidelines.
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Actively participates in patient complaint procedures to resolve operational problems.
• Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Participates in professional development activities. Serves on committees as requested.
• Performs duties in accordance with NHC Standards of Conduct and Mission Statement.
• Performs related work as required and other duties (similar physical requirements and OSHA risk level) as assigned.

• Clinical—demonstrates a working knowledge of dental practices and is proficient in the dental hygiene process; maintains knowledge of, and acts in accordance with, current NHC policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Interpersonal skills—builds relationships with patients and colleagues; realizes the importance of, and practices, good customer service; remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things; maintains friendly and supportive relationships with coworkers; talks through problems to keep channels of communication open and maintain a high level of trust; maintains confidentiality; and able to communicate…