Dental Hygienist

Why Crescent Community Health Center? Crescent is a mission driven and patient centered organization. We provide medical, dental and brain health services to the Greater Dubuque area including our most vulnerable populations. We work hard to bring high quality affordable health care to all in our community. We believe we provide a diverse, fun, and inclusive workforce with competitive wages and benefits. If you are looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the community, this is your chance. We are looking for someone who wants to make that difference as a dental hygienist.

The Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene services and treatment to patients of all ages. Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of oral health care. Provides professional dental hygiene leadership through compliance with established routines, policies, and procedures.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Perform all job functions according to CCHC mission and values.
• Provides clinical services including but not limited to: oral prophylaxis, instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene including tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care; apply topical fluorides and sealants; screen and evaluate clients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology; assess medical history; operate digital radiography equipment; supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage; root planning; procedures involving team periodontal techniques; administration of local anesthetics; gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.
• Provides dental education and instruction to clients individually and/or in groups.
• Assists dentist as required in treatment of teeth and gums.
• Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Maintains electronic clinical records and maintains other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.
• Participates in development of dental policies, procedures, dental record, and quality improvement plan.
• Maintains, uses, processes, and stores instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established standards.
• Participates in ensuring professional education for self and staff to maintain the highest level of expertise.
• Maintains positive relationships with other professionals within the community.
• Work toward continuous quality improvement.
• Stay current with changing best practices and technologies.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.