Dental Hygienist

Contentnea HealthSnow Hill, NC

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job Description

Company Overview

Contentnea Health is a Community Health Center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services for members of our communities in Greene, Pitt and Pamlico counties in eastern North Carolina.

Job Summary

Provides dental hygiene services to patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provides preventative dental care to patients in consultation with dentist.
1. Performs dental prophylaxis and/or scaling and root planing.
2. Performs periodontal probing.
3. Performs fluoride treatment and applies dental sealants as appropriate.
4. Exposes and processes dental radiographs.
5. Provides oral hygiene education to patients.
6. Administers local dental anesthetic if certified.
7. Documents clinical encounters in electronic health record (EHR) within timelines in established policies and procedures.
8. Seats and discharges patients, cleans and disinfects operatory between patients.
9. Adheres to established scheduling templates in provision of patient care.
Participates in quality metrics directives and departmental quality improvement (QI) projects.
1. Maintains current knowledge of quality initiatives by regularly attending the practitioners’, clinical site and practice meetings, and reviewing internal communications and resources.
2. Complies with Clinical Quality Measures expectations.
3. Modifies workflows as determined by department to attain QI objectives.
4. Consistently documents activities related to QI objectives.
Supports dental operations.
1. Assists chair side in delivery of dental treatment when staffing demands require.
2. Participates in outreach and dental education programs as assigned.
3. Assists Practice Manager with maintaining stock/monitoring hygiene supplies.
4. Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments.

Qualifications and SkillsAssociate's Degree in Dental Hygiene. Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in good standing with the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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What is the work location for this position at Contentnea Health?

This job at Contentnea Health is located in Snow Hill, NC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Contentnea Health?

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What employment applies to this position at Contentnea Health?

Contentnea Health lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Contentnea Health?

Contentnea Health is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Contentnea Health for this role?

Contentnea Health offers following benefits: Dental Insurance and Life Insurance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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