What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Caring Health Center, Inc.?
Dental Hygienist Job Category: Patient Services Requisition Number:
DENTA001029 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Reports To
Dental Director Supervises: N/A Salary/Status: Non-Exempt Minimum
Requirements: Bachelor\'s Degree; minimum of one (1) year of directly
related experience. Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State
of Massachusetts. Experienced with or having a strong interest in
addressing the health care needs of low income, special needs or
Disadvantaged Populations. Principle Responsibilities And Duties
Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening
procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and
perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required. Delivers direct
patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist
procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as prophylaxis,
scaling and root planning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants
and fluorides, and related procedures. Develops and implements
individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient
education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the
supervision of a qualified dentist. Provides chair-side assistance to
dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex
treatments. Makes impressions of patients\' teeth for study casts.
Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports
pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as
appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse
development during treatment of patients. Performs patient triage and
initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients. Assists in
preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission,
transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and
assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine
triage, and other office duties. Performs miscellaneous job-related
duties as assigned. Making sure prior approvals are being sent to Mass
Health as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to
analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective
treatment plans. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and
guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services. Ability to
communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to
independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and
associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients. Ability to
perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and
procedures. Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical
history procedures and documentation. Knowledge and understanding of
dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in
accordance with established regulations and guidelines. Ability to
independently perform emergency dental procedures. Knowledge of patient
admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.
Working Conditions: This position may require the ability to work long
and arduous hours. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of
average-weight object up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for
more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves exposure to
potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following
extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective
equipment. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens. This position
requires the ability to use a computer workstation, viewing a CRT.
Salary range \$46.35 - \$52.79
DENTA001029 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Reports To
Dental Director Supervises: N/A Salary/Status: Non-Exempt Minimum
Requirements: Bachelor\'s Degree; minimum of one (1) year of directly
related experience. Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State
of Massachusetts. Experienced with or having a strong interest in
addressing the health care needs of low income, special needs or
Disadvantaged Populations. Principle Responsibilities And Duties
Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening
procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and
perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required. Delivers direct
patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist
procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as prophylaxis,
scaling and root planning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants
and fluorides, and related procedures. Develops and implements
individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient
education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the
supervision of a qualified dentist. Provides chair-side assistance to
dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex
treatments. Makes impressions of patients\' teeth for study casts.
Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports
pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as
appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse
development during treatment of patients. Performs patient triage and
initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients. Assists in
preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission,
transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and
assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine
triage, and other office duties. Performs miscellaneous job-related
duties as assigned. Making sure prior approvals are being sent to Mass
Health as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to
analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective
treatment plans. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and
guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services. Ability to
communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to
independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and
associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients. Ability to
perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and
procedures. Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical
history procedures and documentation. Knowledge and understanding of
dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in
accordance with established regulations and guidelines. Ability to
independently perform emergency dental procedures. Knowledge of patient
admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.
Working Conditions: This position may require the ability to work long
and arduous hours. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of
average-weight object up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for
more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves exposure to
potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following
extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective
equipment. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens. This position
requires the ability to use a computer workstation, viewing a CRT.
Salary range \$46.35 - \$52.79
Salary : $46 - $53