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- Dental Hygiene - Knowledge of the habits and practices conducive to maintaining and improving the health of teeth and gums.
- HIPAA - Knowledge of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the privacy and safeguard patient information.
- Customer Service - Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes meeting quality standards for service.
- Technology - Knowledge of general office equipment and personal computers to include word processing, spreadsheet, and related software. Comprehensive knowledge of office systems, practices, procedures and administration.
- Computer Skills - Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
- Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
- Interpersonal Relationships - Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and organizations.
- Communication - Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing, to include the preparation of detailed logs which include numerical information.
- Judgment/Decision Making - Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismember, Long Term Disability.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) - high deductible medical plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Accident Insurance.
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Legal Care Plan
- After one (1) year of employment, you are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 3% match.
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- No, I do not agree
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- No
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
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- No
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Dental Hygienist - Norfolk, United States - Hampton Roads Community Health Center, Inc.
Description
Salary: $70, $85,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Park Place Family Medical Center - Norfolk
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Dental
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Overview
The Hampton Roads Community Health Center is looking for dental hygienists to join their Dental Team. Under general supervision, this exempt position is responsible for providing dental hygiene services to pediatric and adult patients according to the Virginia Board of Dentistry. Reports to the Chief Dental Officer.
Key responsibilities include:
Cleans teeth, examines patients for oral diseases and provides other preventative dental care; educates patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.
Assists the Chief Dental Officer in the assessment of Healthy Smiles Dental Center programs; assists with the preparation of monthly reports (Ryan White program, annual United Dental Surgery (UDS) dental report); and seeking future program revenue possibilities.
Conducts weekly inspections to include but not limited to the sterilization process regarding cleaning, packaging, and transporting materials and the review of Quality Control indicator logs. Review data with staff during monthly meetings.
Ensures all dental staff completes training prior to working independently; monitors performance testing and maintenance of all sterilizers; provides data and verifies all information entered in the electronic health records systems.
Serves as educational advocate for residents of the community; participates in continuing education courses; and monitors progress in obtaining, utilizing, and evaluating grant funding.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program and two (2) or more years of relevant dental hygiene experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Dental Hygienist License. Must be Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified.
Successful candidates will possess:
Required Knowledge
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
I understand that I am required to fill out the employment application in its entirety to include indicating any periods of unemployment. Additionally, I understand that that I may submit a resume and entering "refer to resume" for any portion of the application will disqualify me for further consideration.
How many years of experience do you have working as a dental hygienist?
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
Are you BLS certified by the American Heart Association? If yes, please upload a copy of your certification.
Are you licensed to work as a dental hygienist in the Commonwealth of Virginia? If yes, please upload a copy of your license.