Dental Hygienist

2 days ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States First Choice Community Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Dental Hygienist

First Choice Community Healthcare is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Dental Director and the indirect supervision of the Clinical Dental Supervisor, the Dental Hygienist will assess patient needs, plan and deliver direct dental care and associated services to patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of dental hygiene protocol and procedures, as well as excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Assess dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting;
  • Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures;
  • Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients;
  • Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments;
  • Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate;
  • Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients;
  • Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients;
  • Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required;
  • Scrubs instruments and prepares them for autoclaving;
  • Sanitizes and disinfects operatory, sharpens instruments, and restocks with necessary materials, instruments, and supplies;
  • Writes prescriptions for endorsement by the dentist and calls them into pharmacy;
  • Triages emergency patients for the dentist;
  • Participate in site and organizational quality assurance and improvement;
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned;
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene;
  • Two years of experience in a clinic or community health setting is preferred;
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred;
  • Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of New Mexico;
  • NM Board Certified (Registered);
  • Anesthesia License - Board Certified;
  • CPR certification required within 6 months of hire;
Working Conditions:

The work environment is mostly inside a clinic in a controlled environment. Normal clinic safety precautions and practices are required. Position may require travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, although weekends may be required to meet deadlines.

COVID-19 Vaccination required as a condition of employment. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement at the time an offer is delivered.

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