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Dental Hygienist - Leap Kids Dental
Fort Smith, ARPosted 2 days ago
Full-timeonsite
Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Job Duties:
- Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, periodontal charting and oral cancer screenings; takes patient vital signs as required.
- Delivers direct dental hygiene patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, radiographs, application of sealants and fluorides, fabrication of appliances, teeth whitening and related procedures.
- Provides local anesthesia to dental hygiene and dental patients as needed.
- Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
- Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Team Leader or Provider.
You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree or Certificate/Licensure in state you are working
- Certification to provide local anesthesia in state you are working
- CPR Required.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations, policies and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
- Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
- Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
- Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and procedures
- Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation.
- Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
- Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
- Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.
Total Rewards: You’ll be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed. We will also provide the following:
- Support you Professionally: Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients.
- Support your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options, including employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary dental and orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track.
- Life Balance: Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Planning for the future: plan for the future with an industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions.