Dental Hygienist

Position Overview:   

Supports dental care under the guidance of the Dentist, the position will encompass a range of skills including administering preventive oral services and patient education along with the coordination of dental preventatives and procedures.

Essential Duties Essential Job Functions:

·        Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and One Health Ohio support staff.

·        Responsible for coordinating appropriate preventative treatment modalities with the assistance of the Dentist.

·        Responsible for obtaining an accurate health history and updates at every visit.

·        Responsible for charting existing periodontal conditions in the Electronic Dental Chart.       

·        Responsible for recording patient’s BP on every visit.

·        Responsible for providing dental prophylaxis for adults and pediatric patients.

·        Responsible for removing calcareous deposits above and below the gingival margin of teeth.

·        Responsible for providing the appropriate in-office and home fluoride regimens under the guidance of the Dentist.

·        Responsible for maintaining recall system and reminder postcards.

·        Responsible for applying sealants to teeth as directed by the Dentist.

·        Responsible for completing dental progress notes following preventative treatment.

·        Responsible for ensuring the appropriate dental instruments are available for each preventive procedure.

·        Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment per OSHA guidelines and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

·        Responsible for assisting other departments of the organization including front desk, medical, behavioral health, and management to ensure proper workflow process.

Other Skills/Abilities:

·        Ability to maintain confidentiality

·        Present a positive and professional attitude

·        Planning and organizational skills

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)

·        Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions

·        Ability to maintain accurate records

·        Ability to enter and maintain data in various company software programs

·        Knowledge of company’s policies and procedures

·        Knowledge of modern office equipment, troubleshooting, practices, and procedures

·        Interpersonal/human relations skills

·        Proficient telephone skills

·        Time management

·        Attention to detail

Physical Requirements

·        Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time

·        Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction

·        Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm (s), for example, using a keyboard.

·        Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 30 pounds

·        Communication skills using the spoken work

·        Ability to see within normal parameters

·        Ability to hear within normal range

·        Ability to move about

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employee is able to work at any OHO locations deemed necessary by OHO.