DENTAL HYGIENIST

Pay Range

Pay Range: $54.60 - $76.93

Shift Details

Shift Details: 4/10s

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Provides age-specific patient education in the prevention and control of oral disease stressing the importance of oral hygiene, home care and nutrition.
• Examination of oral tissues, periodontal therapy, coronal polishing of teeth, and apply topical fluoride; measures and marks periodontal pockets; performs x-rays, records pulse, blood pressure and temperature.
• Manages patient schedule.
• Captures and conducts dental prevention activities, including health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics.
• Maintains hygienist supplies and instruments, including sterilization of instruments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Certifications, And Licenses Required

• Active Dental Hygiene License in the State of Alaska or another U.S. State.
• Alaska State Hygiene License preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• BLS required within 45 days of start and maintained thereafter.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Proper infection control techniques.
• Principles of dental and periodontal disease and appropriate treatment therapies.
• Proper use of dental instruments.

Skills

• In Clinical hygiene.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Accurate clinical judgment.
• Ability to Physically sit over patient for hours at a time.
• Good dexterity with hands.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
• Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC.
• High Risk Competency - SEARHC.