Dental Hygienist

Position Title: Dental Hygienist

Company: Choptank Community Health System

Education: H.S. Diploma/Equivalent

Workplace Type: on-site

Contact Name: Lucie Hughes

Contact Email: lhughes@choptankhealth.org

Duration: Indefinite

Travel Percentage:None

Start Date:2024-10-31

Expire Date:2024-12-30

City:Denton

State:Maryland

Zip:21629

Country:United States

Description:

Are you looking for meaningful, rewarding work that provides access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all? Join Choptank Community Health System's growing team while enjoying an idyllic lifestyle on Maryland's Mid-Shore. Full benefits and a sign-on bonus are included to help make your transition to Choptank Health even sweeter

Dental Hygienist - Full Time and Part Time opportunities available. New grads and experienced RDH's are welcome

The Dental Hygienist is a critical part of the oral health team and plays an essential role in the development of the plan of care for patients.

Commitment to Inclusion:

Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating an inclusive healthcare environment that reduces health disparities and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:

• Prioritizing equitable access for individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures;
• Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for a patient population of all backgrounds and cultures;
• Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
• Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.

Affiliations:

• University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, NYU Langone, Chesapeake College, and other education institutions

Exceptional, Comprehensive, and Integrated care

• Assistance from dental assistant during dental appointments as needed
• State of the art equipment
• Cutting edge technology
• The highest safety and infection control standards
• Collaborative care for patient with our medical and behavioral health teams

Choptank Health Dental Hygienist:

• Provides dental prophylaxis, fluoride as needed, services and dental sealants.
• Take radiographs as instructed by the dentist.
• Plays an essential role in the management of patient referrals and is a key link between providers and patients.
• Prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides Preventative Dental Service
• Thoroughly, cleans patient's teeth including scaling and polishing.
• Takes radiographs as instructed by the dentist.
• Provides preventative dental treatments such as topical application of drugs, sealants to the surface tissues and exposed surfaces of human teeth.
• Provides Patient Education
• Presents instruction and conducts demonstrations with model in proper methods of brushing teeth and gums and flossing.
• Consults patients on proper nutrition.
• Maintains Equipment/Supplies
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies by communicating low stock to designated person.
• Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up equipment.
• Ensures all dental instruments are clean, dated and processed according to established office guidelines.
• Is current on all new equipment.
• Notifies Dental Clinical Quality Director of any issues/concerns related to dental equipment.
• Performs Other Duties as Required
• Prior to appointment, verifies that patient's existing dental conditions and treatment plan has been transferred from the paper chart to the electronic chart.
• Takes initiative to solve problems and recommends improvements to the Dental Clinical Quality Director.
• Traveling to other CCHS sites to cover shortages within the department.
• Consistently displays professionalism during interaction with CCHS customers, staff, and clinicians.
• A dental hygienist's duties may include scheduling appointments and facilitating referrals.
• Makes recommendations for cost containment and/or quality improvement.
• Takes initiative and prioritizes effectively.
• Works with other staff to achieve a desirable working environment.
• Takes initiative and anticipate needs of other dental hygienists.
• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.

Specialties

• Pediatrics
• Radiology

Requirements:

• Provide patient education and preventative dental services
• Working knowledge of automated patient data systems
• Must be proficient in computer skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to take digital radiographs
• Working knowledge of CDT coding and ICD-9 coding

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist by the State of Maryland (license must remain current including renewed on-time)
• CPR certification
• Minimum of six months experience preferred
• Preferred experience in various dental settings to include experience with pediatric dental patients

Core Values:

• Commitment To Service
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Patient Focus
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Caring & Compassion
• Professionalism
• Listening & Responding
• Safety
• AIDET

Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

• Provide patient education and preventative dental services
• Working knowledge of automated patient data systems
• Must be proficient in computer skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to take digital radiographs
• Working knowledge of CDT coding and ICD-9 coding

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist by the State of Maryland (license must remain current including renewed on-time)
• CPR certification
• Minimum of six months experience preferred
• Preferred experience in various dental settings to include experience with pediatric dental patients

Core Values:

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