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    Hygienist (full-time - Pittsburgh, PA, United States - Metro Community Health Center

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    Dental Hygienist

    Metro Community Health Center extends great benefits to our eligible employees .
    MCHC pays 100% of the employee premium for UPMC Gold Small Business Medical, United Concordia dental, STD, LTD and Life insurance
    ~ VBA vision coverage is offered as voluntary coverage that paid for by the employee
    ~ Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA
    ~11 paid holidays
    ~To provide quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist using established dental hygiene procedures. Assists other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Performs broad responsibilities for the clinic as well as for community dental health education activities.

    Improves the oral health of patients through providing proper oral health care education, as well as the delivery of quality dental hygiene related services.

    Enhances the efficiency of the clinic by performing expanded duties as allowable by law and as directed by the dentist.

    Affects favorable billing and collection outcomes. Ensures all patient services and billing information is collected and submitted timely and accurately.

    Ensures all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.

    Ensures direct patient care is delivered using established oral health care procedures.

    Interacts positively with patients (and their families) to provide information and education about oral hygiene and general oral health care.

    Establishes favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinical and administrative operations.

    Ensures compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
    Stewards an integrated practice methodology within primary care.
    Provides direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.

    Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.

    Evaluates overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.

    Documents dental/medical history, chief complaint, and all necessary diagnostic data in the patient chart. This includes extra oral and intraoral inspections, periodontal charting, and general charting.
    Documents referrals to specialists and ensures follow up on results.

    Prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants.

    Performs Blood Pressure Monitoring at each appointment.
    Conducts dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentists.
    Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
    Educates patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
    Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
    Completes and maintains patient records and related administrative documentation.
    Utilizes the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections.

    Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setups and materials.

    Demonstrates knowledge of established oral hygiene concepts and periodontal therapies.
    Responsible for the orderly appearance of the dental/hygiene operatories.

    Coordinates with Dental Assistants to act as a Dental Assistant at peak times, or to help the overall clinic during a Dental Assistant's absence.

    Responsible for proper maintenance of dental operatories each day.
    In cooperation with the Patient Access Specialists, responsible for filling and maintaining an efficient and effective Dental Hygiene Schedule.
    Plaque Control, Caries Control, Periodontal Disease Control, Nutritional Counseling and Dental Health Education.
    Successful completion of an accredited dental hygienist program.
    Current Registered Dental Hygienist with Pennsylvania licensure.
    License to administer local anesthesia is preferred.
    Demonstrated success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling,
    dental records and digital x-rays.
    public, preferably in a medical care facility.
    Significant knowledge of dental practices and procedures.
    knowledge and use of dental devices and equipment.
    X Normal clinic working environment. Must be able to speak and read and write the English Language.
    X Normal overtime/extended work hours

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