Dental Hygienist Needed In WINONA, MN on December 02, 2024

The Hygienist works collaboratively with the dental team to provide quality patient care and promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, performing non-surgical periodontal therapy, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of disease and health in the mouth, and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Dental Hygienists focus on risk assessment and documentation, prevention and treatment of oral diseases, both to protect teeth and gums and to protect patients’ total health. This assessment process is supportive to the definitive diagnosis as directed by the dentist of the practice. Position Responsibilities Clinical/Patient Care  Welcomes, seats and prepares patients for treatment  Prepares treatment room for patients by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols  Performs accurate oral health assessments that include, but are not limited to: reviewing patients’ health history, dental and periodontal charting, oral cancer screening, caries risk assessment, taking and recording of blood pressure and reporting findings to dentist  Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins  Documents risk assessment and records findings as related to oral cancer screening, periodontal screening/charting and caries risk  Considers appropriate interventions based on risk and reinforces recommendations made to support diagnosis  Provides comprehensive patient care through hygiene mix and promoting of doctor services, including advanced trained areas (i.e. Invisalign, Sleep Apnea, Bone Grafting, Implants)  Fabricates temporary restorations as needed and determined by the dentist; cleans and polishes removable appliances  Provides competent, non-surgical periodontal therapy and follow-up care, adhering to Company’s periodontal protocol and in accordance with the patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan  Reviews periodontal treatment plans and confirms options following a diagnosis  Applies fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents  Exposes, develops and mounts quality radiographs/images  Takes alginate dental impressions as directed by the dentist  Maintains instruments for dental hygiene treatment by monitoring inventory, sterilizing instruments and sharpening instruments as needed 100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 1500 • Irvine, CA 92618  Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; provides reminders of next dental hygiene visit  Consistently implements use of office technology  Protects patients and employees by adhering to OSHA infection-control policies  Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and adhering to HIPAA privacy policies  Follows all Standard Operating Procedures and other guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook and state statutes/rules Administrative  Completes documentation related to treatment performed and recommendations made, including required charting (restorative and periodontal) to support the diagnosis, records of medical/dental history, vital signs and progress notes  Acts as a resource and provides information to patients and employees by responding to questions and requests  Reviews schedules for accuracy and productivity; takes an active role in schedule maintenance  Confirms patient appointments  Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and placing orders for supplies in collaboration with the individual identified to place orders  Schedules patient appointments in an efficient manner to maximize provider’s schedule; reviews schedules for accuracy and productivity  Assists patient with any follow-up regarding treatment, treatment planning, estimates and payment  Prepares and documents referral information Other Duties  Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations  Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, logging tickets for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories  Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies  Adheres to Midwest/Mountain/Merit Dental treatment protocols  Renews licensure and completes necessary requirements as determined by state statutes/rules; submits of proof of licensure in advance of license expiration  Completes additional duties as assigned by doctor and/or manager, in accordance with state statutes/rules or determined administrative and necessary, and/or designated positions including, but not limited to, Safety Officer, Laser Safety Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, Supply/Ordering