Dental Hygienist- Dental Clinic ES

Overview :

Monday through Thursday 8 : 15am - 4 : 45pm / Friday 7 : 15am - 3 : 45pm

Job Description Summary :

Provides oral health care, dental health education, and remediable intraoral procedures to patients in the hospital clinic.

Job Description :

Essential Functions :

• Examines patients' teeth and gums to identify any oral health issues.
• Cleans teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provides advice on diet and lifestyle choices that can impact oral health.
• Administers local anesthesia and applies cavity-preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
• Takes and develops dental X-rays to help diagnose dental problems.
• Keeps detailed patient records and maintains a clean and sterile work environment.

Education Requirement :

Licensure Requirement :

Certifications :

Certified in CPR, required.

Skills :

Experience :

Six months of relevant experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements :

OCCASIONALLY : Biohazard waste, Climb stairs / ladder, Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying : 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling : 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling : 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling : 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling : 61-100 lbs

FREQUENTLY : Bend / twist, Chemicals / Medications, Decision Making, Flexing / extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying : 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling : 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat / kneel, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY : Audible speech, Blood and / or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens, Computer skills, Depth perception, Fume / Gases / Vapors, Hand use : grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying : 0-10 lbs, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand / arm use, Seeing - Far / near, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above :

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M / F / Disability / Vet"