What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at WAYNE MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?
Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join the team at our Together for Health Dental Honesdale office. The role focuses on delivering outstanding patient care while providing preventative dental hygiene care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct oral health assessments
- Review medical and dental history
- Remove plaque, calculus and tartar
- Recommend oral hygiene instructions to improve patient's oral health
- Apply fluoride and sealants and take radiographs to review for dental disease
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Administer local anesthetics when necessary
- Assist the dentist during examinations, communicate treatment plans and schedule next visits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree from a (2) year, specialized dental program at a community college or university.
- Licensing in Dental Hygiene from the State of Pennsylvania is required.
- Maintain certifications in x-ray and CPR.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan Matching