Dental Hygienist, RDH

Job description

Description Job Title: Dental Hygienist: Position Code: I01E Exempt: Department: Health Center Operations: Position Category (330): Dental Hygienist (L17) Position Category (Rphca): Dental Hygienist: Union Exempt: No: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Dental Director, the supervision of the Clinical Dental Supervisor, the indirect supervision of each patient’s treating dentist, and the administrative direction of the Health Center Manager, the Dental Hygienist assesses patient needs, and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to patients. Utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures. B. ESSENTAIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required; - Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using estab...