DENTAL HYGIENIST
Estimated Pay | $38 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Martinsburg, West Virginia |
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Job Description
Job Description
Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide access to healthcare by reducing barriers to care. Our coordinated range of services includes primary care, women's health, behavioral health, oral health, HIV case management, pharmacy, lab, radiology, and a variety of support services. SCH also offers interpretation services for patients whose primary language is not English. Working at SCH is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to impact the lives of the people living in our community. Come join our team! To learn more about SCH, visit www.shencommhealth.com.
Shenandoah Community Health is seeking an energetic and motivated Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic team at Healthy Smiles. The Dental Hygienist should be passionate about going above and beyond to help our team fulfill our mission. Our mission consists of creating an exceptional experience for your patients every time they visit our office. Not only can you maximize your career potential, but you can also make a real difference in the lives of our patients!
Shenandoah Community Health is seeking an energetic and motivated Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic team at Healthy Smiles. The Dental Hygienist should be passionate about going above and beyond to help our team fulfill our mission. Our mission consists of creating an exceptional experience for your patients every time they visit our office. Not only can you maximize your career potential, but you can also make a real difference in the lives of our patients!
What We Offer
- Great office atmosphere and culture – teammates who are like family and a boss who cares about your personal and professional growth
- Paid time off, dental benefits, medical benefits and retirement
- Opportunity for growth and experience in your Dental career
- Sign-on bonus and competitive pay
- May also be eligible for loan repayment under the HRSA program
Job Responsibilities
- Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g. sealants and fluorides)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing and nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Making impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
- Performing documentation and office management activities
Qualifications
- A degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and a State license is required
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Exceptional customer service and intra-personal skills required.
COVID-related job information
We are doing everything we can to keep our patients and our staff safe during this pandemic. Here are some of the precautions we are taking at this time:
- Screening patients when scheduling appointments
- Screening patients upon arrival
- Patients wait in their car until they are brought back to the operatory
- Taking patients’ temperature and having them rinse with mouthwash prior to care
- Avoiding aerosol-generating procedures whenever possible
- Staff always wear a fit-tested N-95 mask while performing aerosol-generating procedures
- Staff wear isolation gowns (laundered professionally, face shields, and masks (Level 3 or N-95) for every appointment
- Every operatory can be used as an isolation room and will be sanitized with an HOCL fogger after aerosol-generating procedures.
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