Registered Dental Hygienist

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We consider ourselves a “family” of experts who are committed to providing the highest quality care and experiences to everyone within the OCHC Community. As a continuum of care, we specialize in expert medical, dental, optometry, chiropractic & behavioral health at all levels.

Our careers offer an inclusive “family” culture, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package.

OCHC offers generous benefit packages to both qualifying part-time and full-time employees. For specific details contact our Human Resources Department at .

• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement – Employer match begins after 30 days (50% match up to 5%)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Pay
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Medical with $0 Premium option available
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Location: Hermitage, MO

Job :217

# of Openings:1

Individual is cross trained to function in several areas to provide dental hygiene, dental assisting and clerical support services; actively and consistently contributes to the department operations and communications; operates as primary hygiene to the OCHC Dental staff dentist and/or volunteer dentists who work in the clinic; behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of OCHC and performs other duties as requested.

The Dental Hygienist will support the mission of the Ozarks Community Health Center. Our mission is to provide greater access to quality, compassionate, and professional healthcare through our comprehensive health system and community partnerships.

• Degree in Dental Hygiene
• Licensed and registered as a dental hygienist in the State of Missouri

• Currently licensed and registered as a dental hygienist in the State of Missouri
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification
• Local infiltration and block anesthesia license

• Brings patient back for dental appointment in a timely manner.
• Enter/updates patient health history and medication at each appointment to ensure all information is current.
• Completes patient intake at each appointment ensuring all information is gathered and entered correctly.
• Does a complete oral cancer screening at each hygiene appointment.
• Examines gums using a Perio probe to document recessed gums, bleeding and pocket measurements on all patient 13 years and above annually.
• Ensures all patients are current on their periodic exams and x-rays.
• Processes and develops clear diagnostic radiographs.
• Provides oral health education to all patients.
• Charts existing restorations on all new patients and updates watches, treatment and dental charting at each visit to include the correct provider.
• Performs a thorough cleaning to include removing build-up, calculus and stain from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Informs dentist of notable items/events/changes to patient’s oral health, medication list, medical history changes, etc.
• Ensures sealants are completed on first and second molars on children and when able applies sealants during their hygiene appointment before applying fluoride.
• Accurately documents and creates treatment plans and goes over treatment and cost with the patient or parent/guardian.
• Ensures the correct ICD 10 codes are entered into the dental superbill before walking the patient to the front desk.
• Has the follow up information noted in Expanse for the front desk to ensure the correct appointment is schedule for the next visit.
• Accurately adds ICD 10 codes into Open Dental to ensure it matches the dental superbill.
• Accurately creates and documents all information pertaining to the appointment in Open Dental with few corrections.
• All dental notes are completed in Open Dental before leaving each day to allow the provider to review and sign in a timely manner.
• Maintains high level of infection control through appropriate use of infection control barriers, appropriate clothing,…