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Posted: 23-May-25
Location: Lancaster, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Dental Hygienist
Dentistry
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Additional Information:
3 openings available.
Internal Number: 230, 372, 142
Lancaster, Mt. Vernon, Richmond
$7500 Sign-On Bonus
Summary:
At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.
Our Dental Hygienist’s basic function is to conduct oral examinations, serve as a preventative care specialist, and provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services supporting total health and promoting optimal oral health.
Benefits:
White House Clinics employees enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:
- Employer-Paid Health, Life, & Disability Insurance
- 4 Weeks of PTO
- Retirement Plan With Up To 4% Employer Matching
- 8 Paid Holidays
- And More!
Many employees work alternative work schedules, which allow them a day off during the week.
Dental Hygienist Responsibilities Include:
- Review EDR, update medical histories, and contact physicians’ offices with the permission of the patient and dentist for information regarding the patient’s health.
- Provide services according to guidelines set by the dentist and any instructions from the patient’s personal physician. Record treatment performed and treatment plan prescribed by the dentist after patient visit.
- Conduct initial soft tissue examination, including oral cancer screening, to identify dental problems such as periodontal disease or tooth decay. Expose and process dental x-rays and alert the dentist to observations.
- Perform oral prophylaxis on patients, scaling and polishing the teeth to remove stains, plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces. Apply cavity prevention agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants.
- Maintain accurate dental records and documentation on each patient’s chart.
- Educate patients on proper diet, proper brushing and flossing technique, and the use of special home care instruments such as dentures, flossing threaders, and interdental brushes. Demonstrate and explain the proper care of dentures and bridges and explains the causes of dental cavities and gum disease and its prevention. Clarify health questions and summarize dental findings of the exam and explain recommended treatment.
7. As necessary, assist clinical support team by seating patients, cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing instruments, setting up trays for dental procedures, screening emergency patients, removing sutures, taking impressions, making models, and chair side assisting.
Dental Hygienist Requirements:
- Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- Ability to evaluate services, assess needs, and make recommendations regarding quality and efficient workflow patterns.
- Willingness and desire to work as a productive member of health care team and ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients alike.
- A flexible individual, willing to acknowledge and respect the cultural and social background of White House Clinics patients. Some knowledge of the operation of a primary care center is desirable.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Employees may be requested to provide coverage for another clinic on occasion.
WORK HOURS
37.5 hours
SALARY
$32.50 - $46.23 per hour, based on experience.
About White House Clinics
Highly skilled physicians, pharmacists, dentists, mental health professionals, personal health coaches, educators and nutritionists that deliver progressive, patient-centered healthcare right here at home.
Now celebrating our 50th year of service, we boast 9 state-of-the-art-facilities, offer on-site pharmacies and labs plus extended evening hours and Saturday clinics.
White House Clinics are proud to offer quality healthcare to all members of our community. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, and as a Federally Qualified Health Care Center, we receive federal funding to offset costs for uninsured and low-income patients.
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