DENTAL HYGIENIST (Part-Time) (Community Family Clinic - Dental) Idaho Falls

Regular Full Time          Status: Exempt / Salary        Reports to: Dentist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Assess and obtain clinical evidence of patient's level of periodontal health.
• Assess the patient’s medical history.
• Develop appropriate diagnostic radiographs.
• Develop and manage treatment and sequence of treatment of periodontal disease for patients.
• Assist Dentist to treat chronic periodontal conditions, i.e.: periodontal disease, gingivitis, ANUG, and acute periodontal abscess.
• Assist with mechanical and ultrasonic instrumentation (scaling and root-planning removal of calculus), supra-gingival removal of plaque and coronal polishing.
• Use fluorides and other medicaments as necessary.
• Assist Dentist to identify special patient needs, such as adjunctive antibiotics, rinses, or hygiene aids.
• Educate patients in all aspects of oral hygiene, consequences, and treatment options for periodontal disease.
• Help dental assistant to clean the exam room, stock treatment instruments and prepare materials.
• Record treatment in dental records, chart periodontal probing, and update hygiene tracking sheets
• Under supervision of dentist, may deliver appropriate local anesthesia for patient comfort.
• Under supervision of dentist, may perform expanded function duties (amalgam packing and carving, temporary fillings, alginate impressions, temporary crown cementation)
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure. 
• Potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids, or tissue.  Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.
• Some exposure to hazards or physical risks (i.e., Blood, Sharps, Needles), which requires following basic safety precautions.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require knowledge and understanding of OSHA protocols.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• PHI (Protected Health Information) Compliance
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications                                                

Required

• Graduate from accredited dental hygiene school
• Licensure to practice in Idaho State
• Basic computer skills

Preferred

• Two years of private practice in dental hygiene
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.

Required Physical Demands

• Is required to stand for long periods of time; must frequently walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles.

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