Position Summary: Dental hygienist will provide competent and professional dental hygiene services under the general supervision of a Dental Clinic licensed dentist. Hygienists will be an Oral Health advocate for our homeless and uninsured patients. 

Responsibilities:

A. Patient Care

1. Provide dental hygiene services and preventative care as prescribed by treating dentists and authorized by Florida State Statute. 

2. Effectively teaches and works to motivate each patient about their Oral Health.

3. Demonstrates proficiency and professionalism in providing hygiene services to clinic patients.

4. Explains procedures and reviews treatment plan with the patient.

5. Demonstrates proficiency providing preventive services to children in the Clinic or on the MDU.

6. Effectively communicates with patient.

B. Support for Dental Services

1. Works to guarantee a smooth flowing, efficient Clinic.

2. Completes documentation appropriately and accurately in accordance with Clinic standards.

3. Assures that treatment room is clean, organized and free of hazards at all times.

4. Assures that instruments and cassettes are properly sterilized and ready for clinic use.

5. Adheres to appropriate infection control protocols and procedures.

6. Uses and maintains dental equipment in appropriate manner.

7. Assist the Director of Oral Health Services in keeping the dental clinic in compliance with all government regulations including OSHA, fire safety, radiation precautions, biohazards waste, etc

8. Providing leadership and to assisting in training and updating staff.

9. Follows directions and completes assignments given by Managers.

C. Professional Accountability

1. Committed to providing outstanding quality of care to our Patients.

2. Demonstrates clear and effective oral and written communication to patients and staff.

3. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

4. Works positively and cooperatively with others to accomplish our goal in a professional manner.

5. Demonstrates a constructive attitude toward resolving problems and improving quality of care.

6. Shows commitment to learning new knowledge and skills to enhance service to patients.

7. Stays current and compliant with HCCH and departmental policies, procedures and standards

 of care.

8. Demonstrates fiscal accountability by working to eliminate waste and destruction of property.

9. Demonstrates commitment to the mission of HCCH to provide quality health care services that improve the lives of the homeless and medically indigent people in our community.

D. Safety

1. Provides a safe environment for the patient and staff.

2. Demonstrates understanding of safety procedures.

3. Identifies environmental hazards and unsafe conditions and immediately reports them to Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Registered Dental Hygienist licensed by the State of Florida

· Current CPR for Professionals

· A strong clinical background with a broad range of dental and organizational experience.

· Compassionate, skilled educator, able to work with compromised populations.

• Motivated and able to work independently with a positive attitude.

· Ability to effectively use computers for paperless dental records.

· Excellent written and verbal skills.

· Motivated to work hard, to learn and to progress in knowledge and skills.