Registered Dental Hygienist

Purpose of Position: As an integral part of our dental staff, you will be responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive and periodontal services to dental patients and will provide appropriate oral health education to individuals and groups.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

· Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

· Active MN License

· 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred

· Current CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association or Red Cross

· Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred (based on clinic location)

· Local anesthesia/ N2O certificate

· Current state driver’s license (based on clinic location)

Fundamental duties include (but are not limited to):

· Assist in the oral health management of all patients while following Apple Tree’s policies and procedures; and as directed by provider

· Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care

· Record patient-hygienist interactions as they occur in the patient’s electronic health record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided

· Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for dental patients in various settings. Also, may participate in delivering Oral Healthcare education and screenings at long-term care facilities, Head Start centers and community programs, depending on the Center location.

· Provide clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, fluoride application, periodontal screening and administering local anesthetic consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and clinical protocols

· Integration of appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s health care management

· Organize and perform preventive oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations

· Perform independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as protocol and directive

· Assist in compliance with policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, safety, and HIPAA issues

· Receive and place necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care

· Assist with various clinical and administrative functions as appropriate and as time permits

· Maintain CE credits, growth, and development

· Attend mandatory meetings scheduled at Apple Tree Dental

· Participate in a teamwork environment by assisting other doctor’s, hygienists and assistants during down time

· As directed by supervisor or director, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives

· Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• General Practice
• Open Dental

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

• $39-$45/hour