Dental Hygienist – Ashe

App Health Care  serves the vibrant communities of Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Counties nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwestern North Carolina. Take a quick look around and witness the many expressions of community pride and southern hospitality – a smile from someone walking downtown, a thriving culinary scene, and plenty of outdoor adventure. We experience the beauty of four seasons from white fluffy snow to colorful fall foliage.

There is simply something special about these mountains and quaint small-town feels – come see for yourself!

We are a local public health department and health center focused and committed to improving our communities’ health and well-being through compassionate, high-quality care. We have about 120 full/part- time employees and about 10 contract employees. We are governed by two boards that provide strategic direction and oversight of agency functions. We have received numerous awards and distinctions for the care we provide and have recently achieved accreditation with honors.

We are committed to caring for our community and providing excellent customer service.

Location: Dental Health Center, 225 Court Street, Jefferson, NC 28640. Travel to App Health Care  sites, including local schools and community locations in Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga counties, using the portable dental clinic truck is required.

Salary: $61,578 – $107,359. Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience. $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (Half to be paid on 1st paycheck and the 2nd half to be paid on 6th paycheck after 6- month probationary period)

Hours: Full-time, 4-day workweek, Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, with flexibility. Potential to work outside normal hours for client needs, special events, or public health emergencies.

Job Summary: This is technical dental work in a full-service dental clinic or a portable dental clinic environment, examining, cleaning, and instructing on the general care of the teeth for all ages. In this environment, the dental hygienist may perform the following duties under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.

• Examines the teeth of patients
• Performs dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing to treat or prevent dental diseases
• Performs radiographs and periodontal evaluations
• Applies fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride
• Records findings and maintains records on dental status and services rendered to patients
• Instructs patients on the proper care of teeth and recommends measures for the prevention of dental diseases
• Assists the dentist in planning and carrying out dental health programs
• Billing and ledger maintenance as required

Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of the techniques and practices of dental hygiene. Ability to secure the cooperation of the patient and to elicit the required information; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to interpret and maintain records and reports for patient understanding; ability to deal tactfully with the public and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions;

ability to work with other professionals and support personnel in the performance of duties typical of the dental hygienist, and assisting with other duties which may be of lesser complexity. Ability to work with Dentrix software preferred.

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene from an appropriately accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina.

We offer a variety of paid and voluntary employee benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, life insurance,…