Dental Hygienist

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Full-Time New Orleans, LA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Job Description

ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES CORE VALUES:

• Service of the Poor – Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
• Reverence – Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
• Integrity – Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
• Wisdom – Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
• Creativity – Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
• Dedication – Employee affirms the hope and joy of the DePaul Community Health Centers’ mission

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

A full-time exempt position responsible for the direct provision of quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. Assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieve Results

Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene-related services.

Enhance the efficiency of the clinic by performing expanded duties as allowable by law and as directed by the dentist. Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.

Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, and are treated with the care and compassion expected.

Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.

Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.

Ensure direct patient care is delivered using established dental hygiene procedures.

Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Interact positively with patients to provide information and education about oral hygiene, handle and resolve patient concerns with enthusiasm and empathy.

Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinic operations, including Patient Access Reps (PAR), dental assistants, dentists, and related staff.

Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization at all times. Represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.

Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.

Complete continuing education as necessary to retain state license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the oral health management of all Center patients.

Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based on accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.

Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned. Assess dental condition and needs of patients using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.

Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions, communicating findings to supervising dentists.

Expose, process and mount radiograph films.

Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.

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