Dental Hygienist w/bonus - 5357

We have a new opening at the Maxwell Ambulatory Health Care Clinic for a Dental Hygienist. This opportunity is at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL.

Core Duties:

• Patient Evaluation. Complete an evaluation of every patient and formulate a dental
• hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan, in collaboration with the dentist and patient.
• Examine patient’s oral cavity including mouth, throat, and pharynx. Record conditions of teeth and surrounding areas. Refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist. Clinical hygienists usually work alone in a treatment room designed to provide preventive, therapeutic and education services, and work under the supervision of a dentist.
• Oral Prophylaxis. Includes seating and draping patients, applying disclosing solutions to teeth, supra/subgingival scaling, polishing, cleaning, and polishing removable dental appliances worn by patients; and placing pit and fissure sealants on teeth when indicated. Perform the following procedures:
• Adult Prophylaxis
• Topical Fluoride, Professional Application
• Topical Fluoride, Self-Applied, Group
• Individual Oral Health Counseling
• Group Health Counseling
• Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
• Periodontal Maintenance
• Preventive Treatment and Education. Provide preventive treatment and education to promote the values of oral and general health and wellness to support population.
• Health strategies. Common activities include dental prophylaxis, hygiene and tissue indices, tobacco cessation counseling, professional topical fluoride treatment, oral health counseling, and application of pit and fissure sealants. Compiles statistical data and written reports on participation in the preventive dentistry program. Conducts assessments and/or validates proficiency in all duty-related and core tasks and competencies for Oral Preventive Assistants as needed.
• Specialized Treatment. Provide specialized treatment designed to achieve and maintain oral health. Specialized treatment includes scaling and root planning of tooth surfaces, application of local chemotherapeutic agents, control of pain and anxiety, continuous evaluation of the patient’s response to therapy, provision of long-term supportive dental care, and management of medical emergencies.
• Insertions and Restorations. Insert and remove temporary fillings; insert and remove temporary crowns and bridges; irrigate and pack dry sockets.
• Adjustments and Repairs. Administer smoothing and polishing restorations, cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Surgical Assistance. Assist in surgically related procedures such as removing sutures, placing periodontal packs, controlling bleeding by direct pressure, performing gingival curettage, and giving instructions to patients after deep curettage, removing medications from dry sockets, and retracting oral tissues in surgical procedures.
• Periodontist Assistance. Assist periodontist with periodontal patients.
• Maintain Medical Records. Maintain dental treatment records in accordance with established clinic procedures. Confirms patients and dental treatment records are pulled and reviewed day prior. Has routine team huddles with assigned provider and/or section.
• Dental hygienists’ function under the indirect or general supervision of a dentist, as defined by the American Dental Association. This requires that a dentist shall diagnose conditions to be treated, personally authorize the procedures, and evaluate the performance of the dental hygienist and provide clinical feedback.
• Indirect supervision requires the dentist to be in the clinic or treatment facility and to be physically available to provide consultation and oversight. General supervision does not require the dentist to remain in the clinic or treatment facility, but the dentist shall be available for consultation by phone while the hygienist is performing direct patient care activities.
• Peer Review/Performance Review Process. As with any healthcare professional, an ongoing, professional peer review process and periodic review of performance is required and accomplished at least annually as part of the performance review process. Examples of competency assessment include periodic review of a representative sample of dental records, direct observation of performance and verbal/written assessment of clinical knowledge/skills.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, including a one hour lunch

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Possess an Associates or Bachelors degree depending on the program. Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Experience: A minimum of 12 months of full-time experience within the last 36 months in a Dental Clinic setting.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Certification: Certified in radiography.
• Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.