Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive periodontal care. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Educates patients regarding dental procedures, home care and post-op instructions. • Monitors and reinforces instrument sterilization and operatory disinfection and barrier control. • Documents procedures in patient EHR. Reviews patient’s health histories. • Provides comprehensive periodontal care to patients including scaling, root planning, prophylaxis and education. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education/Licensing/Training: · High School Diploma or Equivalent. · Satisfactory completion of accredited RDH program. · Registered dental hygienist license and x-ray certification/license. · Current CPR certification. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: · Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language. · Sensitivity to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural, low-income population and a desire to work with this population. · Basic computer skills and familiarity with front office procedures preferred. · Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables. · Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form. · Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team. · Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated with an acute attention to detail. · One year experience in dental office or health center, preferred. · Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and AVH policies. · Must have excellent written, oral, organizational, and analytical skills. · Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Personal/Relationships/Behavior: · Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty. · Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior. · Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public. · Works cooperatively with other staff members. · Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments. · Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements. · Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment. · Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality. Physical Demands: · Standing/Walking: Up to 90% of the workday consists of stand/walking on tile and cement floors while performing duties. · Sitting: Up to 20% of the workday may be spent sitting answering the telephone, calling out prescriptions and referrals. · Lifting: Lifting may include up to 25lbs. in moving equipment or assisting disabled patients. 5% of the day involves lifting requiring a full range of motion. · Carrying: Up to 25% of the day may include carrying objects weighting up to 10lbs., this may include carrying charts and equipment, and newborn babies for procedures. · Pushing/Pulling: Up to 5% of the day may require pushing or pulling equipment, drawers, carts, and exam table stirrups. · Climbing: No more than 1% of the time may include climbing one flight of stairs. · Balancing: Up to 1% of the time may be required to use a footstool in retrieving supplies. · Stooping/Kneeling: Up to 5% of the workday is spent stooping or kneeling to open drawers and gathering equipment. · Bending: Up to 25% of the workday may be spent in bending at the waist picking up charts and supplies. · Reaching/Stretching: Up to 3% of the time may require or stretching to retrieve equipment or medications on shelves. · Handling: Hand and wrist movement is required 50% of the workday in holding charts and supplies. · Fingering: Up to 50% of the workday involves writing in the chart, receiving and sending messages. · Feeling: Normal tactile feeling is required to perform all job duties, including taking pulses. · Twisting: Up to 5% of the day may be required in retrieving supplies or equipment. · Talking: Average ability and fluency in English is required in communicating with patients, staff, and outside agencies, such as pharmacies and physicians’ offices. · Hearing: Average ability is required in answering the telephone and performing all job duties (particularly taking blood pressures and using a stethoscope). · Seeing: Average ability is required to read and follow instructions and assisting patients. Benefits • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • 401(k) with matching • Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages • Flexible Spending Account Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Life/ADD insurance policy • Long Term Disability Insurance