Dental Hygienist - Sign On Bonus Eligible at Miray Holdings

Madison Heights, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Hygiene, Patient Education, Team Collaboration, Preventive Care, Radiographs, Sterilization, Infection Control, Charting, Communication, Basic Life Support, Decision Making, Time Management, Customer Service, Quality Improvement, Professional Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity

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Description

Job Details Job Location: Madison Heights, VA 24572 General Position Summary: The Dental Hygienist performs preventive dental procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, radiographs, and sealants, as prescribed by the Dentist at Johnson Health Center (JHC). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Patient/Customer Relations: Educates patients on dental disease and preventative home care, including brushing and flossing techniques. Staff Relations/Team Building: Consult with the dentist and other members of the health care team as necessary. Acts to facilitate communication between the members of the health care team, including clinical and non-clinical staff. Performs other necessary duties as required by JHC and as directed by the Dentist to meet the goal of providing oral health care services. Works with Dental Assistant Lead for Procurify at base location for placing orders. Assists with Sterilization if necessary. Clinical Duties: Performs preventive dental care for patients as prescribed by the Dentist. This includes periodontal charting, dental scaling, prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, taking appropriate diagnostic x-rays, and applying dental sealants. Performs preliminary examination of patient’s dentition and gingiva, including charting existing restorations, any dental pathology, and measuring and recording periodontal pocket depths. Initiates PriorAuthorization process for expanded service procedures and collaborates with billing/front office. Cleans instruments, performs tray set up and updates patient’s medical information in the EMR. Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Dental Hygienist position. Administrative Duties: Performs limited administrative functions involving treatment notes and charting for patient dental records and health histories. Responsible for checking Telephone Encounters/Call Pool and other administrative tasks. Performance Improvement Activities: Attends monthly dental department staff meetings, all staff meetings, and encouraged participation at JHC optional events. Maintains CE requirements per Virginia Board of Dentistry. Safety/Infection Control Activities: Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars, and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including “Universal Precautions.” Abides by all JHC infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak. Competencies: Dental Hygienist Competency; Yearly Peer Review; Quarterly Other Functions: Staff members will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual. Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to JHC and its mission. Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve. Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require. JHC Core Values: Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core values of JHC. Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other. Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and respect. We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a health center and an employer of choice. Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time. Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and ethical behavior. We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of those decisions. Excellence – We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster, teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies. At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest quality of care for our patients. We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement. Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts. We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference. Out of the box thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures. Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed. We work across functional boundaries, for the good of the organization. Our collaborative approach ensures participation, learning and respect and serves to improve the quality of patient care. By focusing on a team-based approach, the expertise of each Johnson Health Center employee is leveraged to optimize the patient experience. Physical Demand and Working Environment: Fast-paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 35 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion with certain activities. OSHA high-risk position Qualifications Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist. Must be licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in the Commonwealth of Virginia or have the ability to gain access upon hire. Previous experience in a dental setting preferred. Ability to relate effectively with patients and staff. Ability to be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques. Must be able to work independently as a team member in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to make decisions on patient care that reflect professional strength, confidence, and integrity.

Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist performs preventive dental procedures and educates patients on dental disease and home care. They also collaborate with the dentist and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive oral health care services.