SUMMARY
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POSITION: Dental Hygienist
SCHEDULE: Part Time, 10 hours per week
LOCATION: Northern NH Correctional Facility (NCF) in Berlin, NH
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs technical and advisory services in oral or dental hygiene involving oral prophylaxis. Under the supervision of a dentist, may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene.
Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sets up clinic as assigned by Dentist.
- Scaling and cleaning of teeth as prescribed by Dentist.
- Assists Dentist in administering fluoride treatments.
- Assists Dentist in completing dental x-rays.
- Accurately records services in the medical record of the patient and classify dental conditions utilizing APHA standards.
- Screens for dental emergencies and sick call.
- Checks and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
- Completes oral prophylactic care including set up of instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Ensures proper cleanup, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
- Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.
- Instructs Dental Assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
- Develops oral hygiene education program for patients.
- Participates in in-service education.
- Curettage and polishing of teeth.
- Instructs patients about oral hygiene and proper care of teeth.
- Maintains cleanliness and sterile conditions of dental unit.
- Assists Dentist at clinic sessions.
- Ensures continuity of care.
- Makes appropriate entries on patient’s dental chart.
- Supplies data for clinic reports.
- Recognizes the symptoms of shock and fainting and provides necessary aid as directed or required.
- Responsible for dental office security to include instrument counts.
Minimum Requirements:
Job Requirements:
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Licensing |
Current New Hampshire license as a Dental Hygienist. |
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Certification |
Current CPR certification |
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Education |
Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene required |
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Preferred experience |
0–2 years experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care setting preferred |
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OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
• Flexible, dependable, and reliable • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrates knowledge of dental policies and procedures • Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Support philosophy, objectives and goals of the dental department • Assume individual accountability for own conduct and maintenance of professional appearance • Must be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and organizational projects. “team-player” as this position requires daily coordination with other coworkers. |
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