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Dental Hygienist Registered
Greensboro, NC
Job Description
Dental Hygienist Registered
ID
2023-20019
| Location | Cone Health | Work Location | US-NC-Greensboro | Division : Name | System Wide | Department : Name | AR-Guilford Adult Health | Category | PATIENT CARE | Position Sub-Category | PATIENT CARE - OTHER | Position Type | Benefit Eligible (12-39 hours/week) | Employment Type | Employee | Exempt/NonExempt | Non-Exempt | FTE | 0.50 | Workforce Status | Onsite | Work Hours | 20.00 | Provider Schedule (specific schedule) | monday-thursday; open | On call Required | No | Sub Category | Patient Care - Other |
| The Guilford Adult Health Dental Access Program provides dental care to those who are uninsured, 0% - 200% federal poverty level within Guilford County. This is a non-profit, community-based program that works to ensure that all persons have access to quality, comprehensive and affordable healthcare through innovative community partnerships. The Registered Dental Hygienist will work collaboratively with the Dentist(s) to meet the oral health needs of the patients. The Registered Dental Hygienist is a grant-funded position. |
Talent Pool: Allied Health
| Establish oral health condition: review health history, provide oral cancer screening, head and neck inspections, dental charting of existing restorations, decay and disease, take and process x-rays and other procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. ----------------------------------------------- Administer dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins; applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluoride). ----------------------------------------------- Document oral health evaluation, extent of prophylaxis and dental charting in patient record to provide dentist with information for a more complete diagnosis and subsequent treatment, if needed. ----------------------------------------------- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene strategies: brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling. Answer patient questions and provide other educational information relevant to oral hygiene. ----------------------------------------------- Perform documentation and office management activities: fill in at front desk when needed, complete daily activity sheet, compliance with OSHA requirements. ----------------------------------------------- Practice universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures and maintains equipment. ----------------------------------------------- Review medical/dental records (as required by the North Carolina Medical/Dental Examiner?s Office) to ensure that documentation is complete, services are appropriate and notation is accurate. ----------------------------------------------- Make appropriate referrals, as needed, to oral health specialists. |
| EDUCATION: |
| REQUIRED: Associate's Degree PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| REQUIRED: 1 year of experience; Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) PREFERRED: 2 years of experience |
| LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
| REQUIRED: State-registered Dental Hygienist BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Valid Driver's License - If driving Cone Health vehicle, must have 5 years of driving experience and MVR must be approved by Risk Management. PREFERRED: |
Cone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities for applicants and employees. All employees and applicants for employment will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, religion, age sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or as otherwise protected by law.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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