What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Black Women's Mental Health Institute?
Role: Dental Hygienist
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional patient care with full clinical autonomy
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, patient screenings, and medical history documentation
- Utilize digital tools such as scanners and x-rays to support diagnosis and treatment
- Participate in mentorship programs and continuing education to enhance clinical skills
- Collaborate with the patient care team to ensure comprehensive dental health management
- Current dental hygienist license in Oklahoma
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Knowledge of dental procedures, patient screening, and medical records
- CPR certification
- Experience with digital dental tools preferred; new grads encouraged to apply
- Strong desire to learn and grow professionally
- Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 45 pounds
- Availability for periodic training sessions
- Ability to perform essential duties with reasonable accommodations if needed
- TB test completion prior to employment