Dental Hygienist

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Supports dental care under the guidance of the Dentist. The position encompasses a range of skills including administering preventive oral services, patient education, and coordination of dental preventatives and procedures.

• Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and One Health Ohio support staff.
• Responsible for coordinating appropriate preventative treatment modalities with the assistance of the Dentist.
• Responsible for obtaining an accurate health history and updates at every visit.
• Responsible for charting existing periodontal conditions in the Electronic Dental Chart.
• Responsible for recording patient’s BP on every visit.
• Responsible for providing dental prophylaxis for adults and pediatric patients.
• Responsible for removing calcareous deposits above and below the gingival margin of teeth.
• Responsible for providing the appropriate in-office and home fluoride regimens under the guidance of the Dentist.
• Responsible for maintaining recall system and reminder postcards.
• Responsible for applying sealants to teeth as directed by the Dentist.
• Responsible for completing dental progress notes following preventative treatment.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate dental instruments are available for each preventive procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment per OSHA guidelines and adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Responsible for assisting other departments of the organization including front desk, medical, behavioral health, and management to ensure proper workflow process.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Present a positive and professional attitude
• Planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
• Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to enter and maintain data in various company software programs
• Knowledge of company’s policies and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, troubleshooting, practices, and procedures
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Proficient telephone skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 30 pounds
• Communication skills using the spoken work
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employee is able to work at any OHO locations deemed necessary by OHO.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care