Salary starting at $102,000This is a full-time contracted position requiring at least a two-year agreement. Under the guidance of the Dentist, support dental care to patients through preventative dental care and patient education while also serving at the department's academic liaison.
Benefits:- HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Optional Medical, dental and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance with/AD&D benefit
- Company-paid long-term disability plan
- Optional life insurance and short-term disability plan
- Optional Critical Illness Plan
- Optional Accident Insurance Plan
Essential Duties / Essential Job Functions:- Responsible for coordinating appropriate preventative treatment modalities with the assistance of the Dentist for adults and pediatric patients.
- Responsible for obtaining an accurate health history and updates at every visit.
- Responsible for charting existing periodontal conditions in the Electronic Dental Chart.
- Responsible for recording patient's BP on every visit.
- Responsible for removing calcareous deposits above and below the gingival margin of teeth.
- Responsible for providing the appropriate in-office and home fluoride regimens under the guidance of the Dentist.
- Responsible for maintaining recall system and reminder postcards.
- Responsible for applying sealants to teeth as directed by the Dentist.
- Responsible for completing dental progress notes following preventative treatment.
- Responsible for ensuring the appropriate dental instruments are available for each preventive procedure.
- Responsible for partnering with local college dental hygiene programs to strengthen reputation
- Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment per OSHA guidelines and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Responsible for assisting other departments of the organization including front desk, medical, behavioral health, and management to ensure proper workflow process.
Required Skills/Abilities:- Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program required
- Dental Hygienist license in the State of Ohio required
Required Skills/Abilities:- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Preset a positive and professional attitude
- Planning and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to enter and maintain data in various company software programs.
- Knowledge of company's policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of modern office equipment, troubleshooting, practices, and procedures.
- Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Proficient telephone skills
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
Physical Requirements- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters and hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employee is able to work at any OHO locations deemed necessary by OHO.
