Dental Hygienist - Leap Kids Dental

Job Duties

• Affirms patient dental condition and needs; employs patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, periodontal charting, and oral cancer screenings; takes patient vital signs as necessary.
• Provides direct dental hygiene care to assigned patients, adhering to established dental hygienist protocols; performs routine treatments such as cleaning, polishing, radiographs, application of sealants and fluorides, fabrication of appliances, teeth whitening, and related procedures.
• Administers local anesthesia to dental hygiene and dental patients as needed.
• Develops and implements personalized dental care plans for patients; conducts patient education, discharge planning, and family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Assists the dentist during chair-side procedures as directed by the Team Leader or Provider.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Certificate/Licensure in state of employment.
• Certification to provide local anesthesia in state of employment.
• CPR Required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations, policies, and guidelines for dental outpatient services.
• Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocols to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to independently assess dental, periodontic, and associated conditions and pathologies in dental outpatients.
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.

Total Rewards

You’ll be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed. We will also provide the following:

• Support you Professionally: Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients.
• Support your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options, including employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary dental and orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track.
• Life Balance: Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Planning for the future: plan for the future with an industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions.