Dental Hygienist (Bilingual

Dental Hygienist

Centro Med is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations. It is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, Centro Med has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community.

Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, Centro Med has grown from a community based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full-service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit Centro Med and discover how we can be your medical home.

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

RESPECT:
We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY:
We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE:
We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY:
We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK:
We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

We are searching for our next SUPER STAR! As the Dental Hygienist you will be responsible to provide quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist using established dental hygiene procedures. Assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and sterilization duties. Perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

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.
• Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with the care and compassion.
• Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.

Operational Excellence

• 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.

Relationships

• 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 Customer Services Representatives, dental assistants, dentists, and related staff.

Stewardship and Professionalism

• Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of Centro Med at all times. Represent the Centro Med 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

• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned. Assess dental condition(s) and needs of patient 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.
• Expose and process radiograph films.
• Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
• Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
• Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Procedures may include:
  Prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants.
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
• Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentists.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission of Centro Med in promoting dental health.
• Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes…