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Dental Hygienist Job at Wexford Health in Concord

Wexford Health, Concord, NH, US


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POSITION: Dental Hygienist
SCHEDULE: Full Time - choice of 32 hours per week OR 40 hours per week
FACILITY: NH State Prison
LOCATION: Concord, NH

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs technical and advisory services in oral or dental hygiene involving oral prophylaxis. Under the supervision of a dentist, may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene.

Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
  • Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
  • Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement saving plan
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Healthcare and dependent care spending account

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Sets up clinic as assigned by Dentist.
  • Scaling and cleaning of teeth as prescribed by Dentist.
  • Assists Dentist in administering fluoride treatments.
  • Assists Dentist in completing dental x-rays.
  • Accurately records services in the medical record of the patient and classify dental conditions utilizing APHA standards.
  • Screens for dental emergencies and sick call.
  • Checks and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
  • Completes oral prophylactic care including set up of instruments, equipment and supplies.
  • Ensures proper cleanup, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.
  • Instructs Dental Assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
  • Develops oral hygiene education program for patients.
  • Participates in in-service education.
  • Curettage and polishing of teeth.
  • Instructs patients about oral hygiene and proper care of teeth.
  • Maintains cleanliness and sterile conditions of dental unit.
  • Assists Dentist at clinic sessions.
  • Ensures continuity of care.
  • Makes appropriate entries on patient's dental chart.
  • Supplies data for clinic reports.
  • Recognizes the symptoms of shock and fainting and provides necessary aid as directed or required.
  • Responsible for dental office security to include instrument counts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

TRAVEL: None

LICENSING: Current New Hampshire license as a Dental Hygienist.

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care setting preferred

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene required

EOE/M/F/D/V

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