What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist - Full Time (4 days/wk) position at Heartland Health Center?
General Description:
The Dental Hygienist works as part of the dental team performing those clinical duties necessary to assist the patient and the dentist during the dental visit.***Federal Student Loan Repayment Programs available***
Schedule: 4 days/week
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Group Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401 (k)
- PTO and paid Holidays
- Education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- 4 day work week
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certified to practice as a dental hygienist in the state of NE
- 1-2 years dental hygienist experience preferred
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Ability to work with a diverse patient base
- High level of professionalism
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensures patient confidentiality and provides patients with needed information.
- Review patient’s oral history and keep accurate records, update as needed.
- Provides teeth cleaning services for the patient.
- Takes dental x-rays, following all required procedures.
- Apply fluorides and sealants to teeth as needed.
- Educates patients on proper dental care, including brushing and flossing techniques.
- Performs other duties required by the Dentist to meet the goal of providing primary health care.
- Performs other necessary duties as required by the Heartland Health Center to achieve the goal of providing dental health care services.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $71,685 - $95,935