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Dental Hygienist: Southfield

Job Summary: Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis/periodontal treatment, provide oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
Job Department: Division 4; Production
Reports To: Office Manager

Requirements

  • Ability to effectively utilize dental technology
  • Proficient in dental health maintenance and infection control
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
  • Ability to accurately utilize electronic dental record and practice management software
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain attention to detail
  • An independent worker; ability to work with limited supervision
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with other staff members
  • Above average customer service skills; ability to tactfully handle difficult customer service situations; ability to deal courteously and effectively with a variety of people
  • Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Vehicles Used: General office and dental equipment; computers
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Dentech Scheduling software

Responsibilities

  • Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
  • Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
  • Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
  • Completes dental prophylaxis/periodontal by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
  • Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
  • Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
  • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.
  • Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Educates patient on potential dental treatment that may be needed by doctor.
  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Attends and contributes to daily huddle and staff meetings.
  • Encourages patient referrals.
  • Adheres to office protocol, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintains a safe work environment and operates within OSHA/MIOSHA guidelines;
  • Other duties as assigned.

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