Job Title: Hygienist 

Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Dental Hygiene Manager

Supervision Responsibilities: No

Essential Role:  Provides professional dental hygienist services to complement the provider’s role of delivering primary dental care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist. 

2.Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures.

3.Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.

4.Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.

5.Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.

6.Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.

7.Maintains clinical equipment and supplies

8.Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.

9.Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

10.Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his/her job functions.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

•Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.

•Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Kansas.

•ECP certification preferred. 

•CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Experience

•Previous dental office experience preferred.

•Previous computer experience or training preferred.

Technical Skills

•Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.

•Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

•Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems. 

•Able to maintain appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.

•Understands ethics of confidentiality.

Behavioral

•Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.

•Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.

•Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.

•Courteous, honest and professional at all times.

•Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.

Work Schedule: 

Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., schedule may vary.

Working Conditions:

Dental office environment.  Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required.  Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons.  May involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances.  Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer.  Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May 1995).