Dental Hygientist, Registered

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for performing dental hygiene care for patients.Work is performed under the supervision of the Oral Health Program Coordinator. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

Essential Functions

• Delivers direct patient care including oral prophylaxis, polishing, x-rays, application of fluorides and sealants, and patient education.

• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient.Conducts medical history review, dental charting, perio charting and taking of vital signs.

• Supervises STCC dental hygiene students and fills out necessary paperwork for STCC clinical staff.

• Helps with various outreach programs.

• Assists in retrieving children from target schools to administer dental treatments as necessary.

• Performs miscellaneous duties such as weekly spore testing, autoclave and x-ray processor maintenance, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of routine dental office procedures.

• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, medical history procedures and documentation with an understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology and techniques.

• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental periodontal and associated conditions and pathology in dental patients.

• Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.

• Knowledge of federal, state, OSHA, and institutional regulations and guidelines.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to sterilize and otherwise care for instruments and equipment.

• Ability to alleviate patient's anxieties and promote trust and confidence.

• Customer service skills.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in dental hygiene.

• Minimum of one year of related work.