Dental Hygienist Independent Practice

Overview

Make a difference every day at 360care

At 360care, we are in business to better the lives of our customers by improving access to quality care by serving as the link between senior care communities and ancillary providers. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences to all we serve
, working towards goals with passion and urgency
, consistently treating others with understanding and respect
, and improving through innovation while embracing the ever‑changing healthcare landscape
. More than 3,000 senior care communities and more than 400 clinicians trust in 360care to help address the residents’ ancillary care needs. 360care works with the highest quality clinical professionals, who are dedicated to seeing that patients receive the best, most appropriate level of care.

Dental Hygienist

We let you focus on providing the care you were trained for, making all clinical decisions, and we focus on the rest! Why Providers choose 360

Care:

• Focus on quality patient care
• Flexible scheduling, we work around your availability
• Patients seen on‑site, in a treatment room located within the facility
• Rewarding work with great compensation

We Provide:

• State of the art portable equipment and supplies
• All scheduling and billing is completed by 360
  
  Care
• Full office support including a Care Coordination team handling all consents, pre‑authorizations, patient scheduling, post‑op and IT support
• Field support and mentorship from Clinical Director
• PPE

Essential Job Functions:

• Oral Health Assessments:
  Conduct thorough oral health assessments, including for signs of oral diseases and abnormalities.
• Teeth Cleaning:
  Perform dental cleanings, including removing plaque, calculus, and stains from teeth.
• Preventative Treatment:
  Apply preventative treatments like fluoride applications and sealants.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and families on proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing and dietary recommendations.
• Radiographs:
  Take digital dental x‑rays as needed.
• Record Keeping:
  Accurate and timely updates to patient records including documenting treatments and observations.
• Assist Dentist during exams and procedures as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation.
• Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
• Provide timely responses to patient inquiries; document conversations in the EMR.
• Requires travel up to 100% of the time.
• Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid dental hygiene license.
• Must have obtained or be in process of obtaining appropriate certificate to practice independently.