Job Title

Registered Dental Hygienist

Department

Clinical Operations

Job Code

RDH

Supervisor

Office Manager

Location

Georgia, South Carolina or Tennessee

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Grade

Select

Version

12.01.2017

Purpose and summary of role

The dental hygienist will provide oral care such as debridement, hand scaling and regular cleanings to patients and provide them with information to assist with developing and maintaining good oral health.

Position Supervises

N/A

Finances Managed

N/A

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

• Local Anesthesia certified
• Ability to connect with patients.
• Driven and works with a sense of urgency.
• Has the ability to multi-task.
• Professional, courteous and approachable demeanor.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Current CPR certification.
• Employee may be required to submit to an annual Tuberculosis (TB) and Rubella screening.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients.
• Assesses the nature and extent of dental, periodontics and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient by analyzing medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.

• Takes patient vital signs as required.

• Communicates technical information to non-technical personnel.

• Prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage and other office duties.
• Performs patient education, discharge planning and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Provide direct patient care to patients, including scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, and related procedures, under the general supervision of a dentist    
• Assess the dental condition and needs of patients and review patients' medical history
• Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards 
• Follow all OSHA and HIPAA laws and regulations.
• The job description provides a framework for the job and is not an all-inclusive list of duties required for this job, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Patient/Customer/Client Focus.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Work Environment

This job operates in a medical/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.

Position Type and Expectations of Work Hours

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 30-45 hours a week.

Travel

Some travel to various practices may be required.