Dental Hygienist - Mobile Unit

White House Clinics - Mobile Unit - Routine travel with the mobile unit through the academic year | All location float coverage (as assigned) outside of academic calendar

Hours: 7am-5pm, 4 days a week- off on Fridays

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Summary:

At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.

Our Dental Hygienist’s basic function is to conduct oral examinations, serve as a preventative care specialist, and provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services supporting total health and promoting optimal oral health.

Benefits:

White House Clinics employees enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:

• Employer-Paid Health, Life, & Disability Insurance
• 4 Weeks of PTO
• Retirement Plan With Up To 4% Employer Matching
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 1 Week Paid CE Time & Annual CE Expense Account
• And More!
  
  
  

Many employees work alternative work schedules, which allow them a day off during the week.

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities Include:

• Review EDR, update medical histories, and contact physicians’ offices with the permission of the patient and dentist for information regarding the patient’s health.
• Provide services according to guidelines set by the dentist and any instructions from the patient’s personal physician. Record treatment performed and treatment plan prescribed by the dentist after patient visit.
• Conduct initial soft tissue examination, including oral cancer screening, to identify dental problems such as periodontal disease or tooth decay. Expose and process dental x-rays and alert the dentist to observations.
• Perform oral prophylaxis on patients, scaling and polishing the teeth to remove stains, plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces. Apply cavity prevention agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants.
• Maintain accurate dental records and documentation on each patient’s chart.
• Educate patients on proper diet, proper brushing and flossing technique, and the use of special home care instruments such as dentures, flossing threaders, and interdental brushes. Demonstrate and explain the proper care of dentures and bridges and explains the causes of dental cavities and gum disease and its prevention. Clarify health questions and summarize dental findings of the exam and explain recommended treatment.
• As necessary, assist clinical support team by seating patients, cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing instruments, setting up trays for dental procedures, screening emergency patients, removing sutures, taking impressions, making models, and chair side assisting.
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Required License: An unrestricted Dental Hygiene License from the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.

Travel Requirements

During the academic year, travel with the mobile unit across the service area for scheduled days of service each week. Outside of the academic year, employee will provide float coverage across all sites, as assigned.

WORK HOURS

37.5 hours

SALARY

$32.50 - $46.23 per hour, based on experience.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.