Job Description

Job Description

The main purpose of the Dental Hygienist role is to ensure the delivery of quality dental services and to eliminate oral disease through preventive
education, early intervention and comprehensive dental care. Positively influence healthy behaviors through outreach programs within our communities. Full-time, benefits eligible position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-JOB SPECIFIC

Outreach
Assist in Education/Promote oral health through presentations in local schools, civic organizations,
community programs and various other entities
Promote and assist with the implementation of the Preventive Services Program (PSP) in local schools
Clinical
Perform patient screenings
Assess oral health conditions
Review of health history
Perform oral cancer screening
Perform head and neck inspection, along with intra oral and extra oral examination
Dental charting accurately reflecting procedures and encounters
Take and record blood pressure and pulse
Take dental radiographs diagnosed by dentist
Works closely with providing dentist to meet the oral health care needs of the patient
Reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures
Coordinate with team members to provide emergency care to patients
Assist with meeting Compass Health's production, and encounter goals by provider
Remove calculus and plaque from all surfaces of patient's teeth
Applying preventive materials to patients' teeth (sealants, fluoride)
Educate patients about appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (tooth brushing, flossing
and nutritional counseling)
Counsel patients about nutrition and its impact on oral health
Make impressions of patient's teeth for study casts
professional communication amongst team, and patients
ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following
manufacturer's instructions
conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
Follow OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines
Work in sterilization lab area
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION
Associate's degree in dental hygiene required
Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates professional commitment to providing services to underserved persons
Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software

QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Dental Hygienist in the state of Missouri required

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.