Dental Hygienist

2 days ago

Aurora, Colorado, United States University of Colorado Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our community health center.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patient dental condition and needs using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
  • Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures.
  • Take patient vital signs as needed.
  • Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing.
  • Take, develop, and mount radiographs.
  • Trace radiographs required for corrective treatment.
  • Apply sealants and fluorides.
  • Make impressions.
  • Perform accurate and timely documentation, including dental history, chief complaint, procedures, and treatment planning.
  • Record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff.
  • Document lab procedures and ensure follow-up on results.
  • Educate patients regarding tooth decay and gum disease prevention.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments.
  • Collect data for grant reporting.
  • Conduct quality improvement processes.
  • Participate in regulatory compliance for dental department.
  • Perform dental procedures in accordance with licensure.
  • Orient dental students and precept hygiene students, as needed.
  • Order and/or delegate and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, utilizing key performance indicators to support innovative and cost-effective changes to practice.
  • Ensure compliance with University, College, professional policies/procedures, and pertinent regulatory bodies.
  • Participate in the selection and hiring of additional providers & staff.
  • Conduct routine chart audits as required.
  • Order and/or delegate and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
  • Collaborate with the credentialing department and CON credentialing committee.
  • Serve as a role model and thought leader for their own profession.
  • Manage resources effectively, considering the institution and practice's fiscal responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of patient documentation, compliance, and billing best practice.
  • Participate in required meetings.
  • Support the organization's overall strategic plan and direction.
  • Participate in the provision of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and Patient Centered Medical Home model of integrated care.
Requirements
  • Current, valid licensure as a dental hygienist from the Colorado Dental Board.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado license by date of hire.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain a valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire.
  • Must be willing and able to complete CAQH by date of hire.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
  • Must be willing and able to actively participate in health plan contracts.
  • Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
  • Must be willing and able to ensure strict compliance with University and professional policies/procedures.
  • Must be willing and able to work in normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
  • Must be willing and able to treat both adult and pediatric populations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience utilizing bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a clinical setting.
  • One year's experience as a dental hygienist.
  • Experience working in a community health center and/or public health setting.
  • One year of Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience, with a system such as Intergy/MediaDent, or similar.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Considerable degree of independent judgment and work priorities is necessary to monitor and respond to changes in a patient, provider, and staff needs.
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, their families, and other members of the health care team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective leadership and motivational ability.
  • Good organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to be a collaborative team member with members in the organization to create both clinical and operational excellence.
  • Ability to effectively manage schedules.
  • Ability to manage caseload of 10-12 patients per day.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, their use, maintenance, and storage.
  • Ability to ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
  • Computer competency and familiarity with an Electronic Medical Record/Electronic Dental Record system.
  • Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to function as a team member, as well as independently, to complete responsibilities.
  • Highly responsible, reliable, and courteous.
  • Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

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