Registered Dental Hygienist

Department

Dental

Chief Dental Officer

Part-Time or Full-Time

$40.00/hr.

- $46.35/hr.

New Horizons Healthcare (NHH) is the place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work that you do, creating a better experience for those underserved. Are you ready to make an impact?

• Loan forgiveness plan(s) (eligibility is based on plan guidelines and approval)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 10 Company paid holidays
• CME time off and funds
• Professional membership paid
• Life, AD&D, Long-term disability
• 403(b) retirement account with company match

New Horizons Healthcare is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Roanoke, Virginia that provides comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and pharmacy services for almost 10,000 patients annually. We are a not-for-profit community clinic with a mission to improve access to affordable, high quality, culturally competent, comprehensive primary health care. We offer a sliding fee discount program for those who are uninsured or underinsured.

We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity - from our commitment to the highest-quality of care to the way we engage with our patients and communities.

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and reporting needed items to Dental Clinic Administrator.
• Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides, sealants, and other cavity-preventing agents.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, and checking oxygen supply. Keeps directory of emergency numbers.
• Instructs patients in proper oral hygiene; care of dental appliances, and prevention of periodontal disease and tooth decay.
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains hygiene ultrasonic unit.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains hygiene supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director or Dental Practice Administrator.

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene, Licensure by Commonwealth of Virginia. Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a positive way with diverse populations of varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to function in a collaborative, interdisciplinary manner with staff and others who work as part of our team. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

New Horizons Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Additional duties may be assigned as needed and will fall within the scope of the position. By signing below, the employee acknowledges their understanding of the role and affirms their ability to perform the essential functions as described.