Dental Hygienist

Do you want to work in a tight knit dental office that provides wonderful care for our community?

POSITION SUMMARY: A Dental Hygienist provides oral care such as debridement, hand scaling and regular cleanings to patients and provides them with education and teaching to assist with developing and maintaining good oral health. Works with the supervising dentist to provide direct services to the identified patients. Serves as part of a consulting team with constant and effective communication to management and direct care staff regarding clinical policies and procedures. Works to advance positive patient outcomes through their duties as a primary care treatment team leader.

COMPENSATION:$39.24-$40.61 hr/DOE + $2.30 Livingston locality differential

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 36 hrs/week

ABOUT ONE HEALTH:With multiple clinic sites across Montana, One Health (formerly Bighorn Valley Health Center) provides medical and behavioral health services to rural populations through a community-based, integrated approach to health care. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, nine paid holidays, discounted health care for employees and their family members, 403(b) retirement plan, as well as paid medical insurance for all employees working at least 20 hours/week.

One Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS: Health, dental, & vision insurance, employee discounts, disability insurance, health savings account, matching retirement plan, holidays, paid time off. Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certificates/Licenses:

Required

• Associates or bachelors degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Current Montana dental hygienist license
• BLS certificate
• Valid drivers license

Experience:

Preferred

• One-year relevant job experience
• LAP (Limited Access Permit) approved or willing to apply and get LAP certification in State of MT or corresponding permit in neighboring states if offered

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Delivers direct patient care to assigned patients using established dental hygienist procedures.
2. Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate.
3. In concert with dentist, develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients.
4. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient by analyzing medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
5. Uses patient screening procedures to include medical history review and dental charting.
6. Using the One Health electronic medical record, documents dental history, chief complaint of patient, and pertinent observations.
7. Ensures compliance with the Uniform Data System (UDS) measure regarding use of dental sealants in the patient population.
8. Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
9. Identifies suggested recall interval for patient by evaluating their current periodontal/gingival health and appropriately schedules patient.
10. Educates patient on dental/periodontal findings/conditions and provides dental hygiene instruction.
11. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
12. Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
13. Prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
14. Performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.

Competencies:

• Confidentiality & discretion
• Ethical conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organizational skills
• Personal effectiveness/credibility
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Technical capacity
• Technical proficiency
• Time management skills