Dental Hygienist

Position Overview

Supports dental care under the guidance of the Dentist, the position will encompass a range of skills including administering preventive oral services and patient education along with the coordination of dental preventatives and procedures.

Essential Duties Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and One Health Ohio support staff.
• Responsible for coordinating appropriate preventative treatment modalities with the assistance of the Dentist.
• Responsible for obtaining an accurate health history and updates at every visit.
• Responsible for charting existing periodontal conditions in the Electronic Dental Chart.
• Responsible for recording patient’s BP on every visit.
• Responsible for providing dental prophylaxis for adults and pediatric patients.
• Responsible for removing calcareous deposits above and below the gingival margin of teeth.
• Responsible for providing the appropriate in-office and home fluoride regimens under the guidance of the Dentist.
• Responsible for maintaining recall system and reminder postcards.
• Responsible for applying sealants to teeth as directed by the Dentist.
• Responsible for completing dental progress notes following preventative treatment.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate dental instruments are available for each preventive procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment per OSHA guidelines and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Responsible for assisting other departments of the organization including front desk, medical, behavioral health, and management to ensure proper workflow process.
  
  

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Present a positive and professional attitude
• Planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)
• Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to enter and maintain data in various company software programs
• Knowledge of company’s policies and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, troubleshooting, practices, and procedures
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Proficient telephone skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm (s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 30 pounds
• Communication skills using the spoken work
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about
  
  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employee is able to work at any OHO locations deemed necessary by OHO.