Dental Hygienist JN

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental hygiene services in a mobile setting, including:
• Prophylaxis, hand scaling, ultrasonic scaling, deep scaling/root planning.
• Application of fluoride varnish and sealants.
• Taking and processing digital dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Providing oral hygiene education to patients and families.
• Maintain strict infection control standards, including:
• Sterilization and reprocessing of instruments.
• Adherence to aseptic technique and PPE protocols.
• Managing treatment area cleanliness and logbook compliance.
• Support dentists with four-handed dentistry techniques when required.
• Order and maintain dental supplies for mobile operations.

• Travel between school-based, main sites, community-based, and mobile dental sites across Connecticut as assigned.
• Set up and break down the mobile dental van and clinic sites, ensuring equipment and materials are prepared and properly stored.
• Collaborate with the Mobile Unit Driver to ensure transport, setup, and maintenance of the dental unit.
• Assist with community events, health fairs, and outreach activities to promote oral health awareness and services.

• Accurately complete electronic health records (EHR), including medical histories, charting, and patient documentation.
• Adhere to state, federal, and organizational policies, including those related to infection control, confidentiality, and patient privacy.

• Provide culturally competent care to diverse patient populations, addressing barriers to oral health access.
• Build rapport with patients, families, school staff, and community organizations to foster trust and continuity of care.
• Other related and relevant tasks or projects may be assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Current Connecticut Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
• 2+ years of dental hygiene experience preferred (community or school-based program experience a plus).
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), dental charting, and documentation.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, infection control, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Jeffrey Elwood

Salary: $84,000 - $94,000