Dental Hygienist- Eastside Family Health Center
Core
Performs dental hygiene services including assessment, diagnosis, preventative prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, and oral hygiene instruction for patients in community health dental clinics.
Role type
Licensed Dental Hygienist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Preventative dental care and periodontal treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dental hygiene diagnosis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, oral cancer screening, digital radiography, oral hygiene instruction, fluoride application, dental sealant placement, local anesthetic administration, medical/dental history completion
Preferred skills
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) certification, Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR) permit, nitrous oxide administration, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing
Technologies
Digital radiography systems, intraoral imaging devices
Responsibilities
Perform dental hygiene assessment and diagnosis; complete preventative prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance; administer local anesthetics and therapeutic agents; take radiographs and vital signs; provide oral hygiene education and fluoride/sealant treatments; complete patient care notes within 72 hours.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC