Part-Time Dental Hygienist
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Position Summary
First Choice Community Health Centers is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides prophylactic care and preventive care to include topical fluoride and application of occlusal sealant.
- Exposes and develops radiographs.
- Provides oral hygiene education to patients, on an individual basis and in groups when feasible and appropriate.
- Develops education programs with the dental director.
- Maintains accurate and legible dental patient records.
- Keeps current and implements state and federal laws, standards, and guidelines related to dental services.
- Assists with the development and implementation of the CQI for the dental program.
- Participates in continuing education seminars on and off site as appropriate and feasible to enhance dental program.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Other Duties Assigned
Perform other duties as assigned or become necessary by supervisor.
Education and/or Experience
- Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- North Carolina Dental Hygiene License required
- Current CPR (BLS) required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works intra-orally using sonic instruments that generate air spray, hand instruments that require repetitive movements. Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and treat HIV positive patients. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.