Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistThe Dental Hygienist performs preventive dental procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, radiographs and sealants, as prescribed by the Dentist.1.

Educates patients on dental disease and preventative home care, including brushing and flossing techniques.1.

Consults with dentist and other members of the health care team as necessary.

Acts to facilitate communication between the members of the health care team, including clinical and non-clinical staff.2.

Performs other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center and as directed by the Dentist to meet the goal of providing oral health care services.1.

Performs preventive dental care for patients as prescribed by the Dentist.

This includes dental scaling, prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, taking appropriate diagnostic x-rays, and applying dental sealants.2.

Performs preliminary examination of patient’s dentition and gingiva, including charting existing restorations, any dental pathology, and measuring and recording periodontal pocket depths.3.Performs suture removal.4.Cleans instruments, performs tray set up and updates patient’s medical information in the EMR.5.Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Dental Hygienist position.1.

Performs limited administrative functions involving treatment notes and charting for patient dental records and health histories.1.

Attends staff meetings and participates in the Johnson Health Center QI program.1.Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars, and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including “Universal Precautions”.

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Abides by all Johnson Health Center infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.1.

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Employee will abide by the Code of conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.2.

Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.3.

Management may modify, add or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require.Actively demonstrates dedication and commitment to the JHC core values:1.

Respect
– We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves and each other.a.

Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and respect.

We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a health center and an employer of choice.2.

Integrity
– We are committed to doing the right thing every time.a.

Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and ethical behavior.

We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of those decisions.

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Excellence
– We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster, teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation and efficiencies.a.

At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest quality of care for our patients.

We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement.4.

Innovation
– We value creativity, flexibility and continuous improvement efforts.a.

We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference.

Out of the box thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures.

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Teamwork
– We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed.a.

We work across functional boundaries, embracing diversity, for the good of the organization.

Our collaborative approach ensures a culture of participation, learning and respect and serves to improve the quality of patient care.

By focusing on a team based approach, the expertise of each Johnson Health Center employee is leveraged to optimize the patient experience.The Dental Hygienist reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Dental Director.

The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing, and will be carried out by the Dental Director.

It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.

Formal evaluation will normally be performed annually, but may be initiated at other times by the Dental Director.1.

Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.2.

Must be licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in the Commonwealth of Virginia.3.

Previous experience in a dental setting preferred.4.

Ability to relate effectively with patients and staff.5.

Ability to be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques6.

Must be able to work independently as a team member in a fast-paced environment.7.

Must be able to make decisions on patient care which reflect professional strength, confidence and integrity.This is an FLSA Non-Exempt position.This is an OSHA high risk position.This is an ADA negotiable position.This position is a Grade C 7.

The salary for this position is negotiated between the individual and Human Resources and/or the Chief Executive Officer.