What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist position at the Chickasaw Nation?
We are currently looking for a Full Time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Area of Dental Services team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working 7:30AM-6:00PM - Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
Provides advanced prophylactic and preventive dental procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Upon referral from a dentist, examines patient’s teeth and surrounding tissues to determine extent of abnormal condition requiring treatment
- Records a history of each patient to determine the extent of abnormal condition requiring treatment and determines if systemic conditions are present which may alter standard treatment
- Plans age-appropriate dental hygiene treatment and series of appointments in accordance with existing conditions
- Performs a complete oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients
- Administers local anesthetic when necessary
- Performs deep sub gingival scaling, root planning, curettage and polishes the teeth and applies fluoride
- Smooths and polishes rough edges of restorations, places temporary fillings, places and removes rubber dams and applies sealants
- Gives age-appropriate instruction to patients in oral hygiene brushing and flossing techniques and periodontal aids
- Plans and adapts instruction in home care techniques, tailoring them to the oral hygiene needs and problems of individual patients
- Records patient information and treatment administered into the dental data system
- Cleans, sharpens and sterilizes instruments and ensures instruments are in working condition
- Provides dental hygiene instruction and training to other dental service personnel
- Takes and interprets intra-oral and extra-oral digital x-rays images to determine areas of calculus deposits and periodontal involvement and selects images for special use in educating
- Provides dental health promotion/disease prevention information to patients and to the public
- Coordinates dental hygiene services for the diabetic population in conjunction with the CNDH Diabetes Program
- Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
- Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
Essential:
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of industry best practices
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
- Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
- Maintains clear and complete employee health records
Skills:
Essential:
Essential:
- Basic Computer skills
Experience:
Essential:
Essential:
- No prior experience required
Education:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Essential:
Essential:
- Associates of Science
Nonessential:
- Bachelors of Science
Essential:
- A dental hygiene degree from a dental hygiene school accredited by the American Dental Association
Credentials:
Essential:
Essential:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Administration of Local Anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide Permit
- Registered Dental Hygienist
Working Conditions:
Essential:
Essential:
- Works in a hospital or clinic environment
- Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
- Standing up to 100% of shift
- Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
- Potential exposure to contagious diseases
- Potential exposure to biohazards
- Potential exposure to radiation
- Potential exposure to Nitrous oxide
- Pass pre-employment drug test
Training
- It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
Mission:
- To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
- To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
- The Chickasaw People
- Cultural Identity
- Servant Leadership
- Selflessness
- Can Do Attitude
- Perseverance
- Stewardship
- Trust and Respect
- Loyalty
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teamwork