Registered Dental Hygienist

Duties

• Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.
• Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors.
• Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids.
• Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
• Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
• Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
• Record patients treated.
• Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition.
• Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a one of the following dental hygiene program accredited by: Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) American Dental Association (ADA).
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instructions (2 years).
• License: Healthcare providers must have one current, valid, active, and unrestricted license as a Hygienist. Successfully Pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).
• Physical: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

Skills

• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Flexible and able to work with various personalities.
• Team work skills required.
• Time management skills required.
• The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential.
• High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Benefits

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.