Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide healthcare and wellness. As a part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for all employees, as well as all newly hired employees. We require documentation upon hire.

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Assist in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
• Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• Record patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients.
• Provide clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the center’s clinical protocols.
• Ensure integration of appropriate patient and dental hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in the patient’s health care management.
• Organize and perform preventive oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations.
• Assist in the provision of technical assistance and health education in the community as requested.
• Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for this position.
• Attend any additional training identified by program management as necessary for the job.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene. One year of previous experience required.

Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.