Dental Hygienist
Company: ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationAdelante Healthcare Goodyear - Goodyear,
AZPosition TypeExemptEducation LevelHS Diploma from accredited
schoolJob CategoryHealth CarePOSITION SUMMARYThe Dental Hygienist
performs professional dental care in the field of dental hygiene
including all related clinical procedures. The dental hygienist
will assist the doctor in promoting dental health by completing
dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening, radiographic
studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing
procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Has broad
responsibilities for clinical and community dental health education
activities. The Dental Hygienist approaches his/her tasks in a team
based care fashion that supports patients and their families in
self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.
EXPECTATIONSEvery Adelante employee will strive to maximize their
performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the
community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a
manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety,
employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of
personal integrity, professionalism and competence. OUR CORE
VALUESCompassionExcellenceIntegrityLearning
RespectSustainabilityESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEGraduation from
an ADA accredited school of dental hygiene High School Diploma or
GED from an accredited institutionValid and Active Arizona license
to practice Oral HygieneDemonstrated understanding of dental
methods and techniques.Excellent interpersonal and written
communications skills required.Ability to perform assignments
requiring considerable exercise of independent judgement.Valid and
Active Arizona Drivers LicenseIntermediate competencies in
Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating SystemCompetency in
dealing with people of various culturesCommitment to AHC mission,
vision, and valuesCertification to perform cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED
through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart
Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations) or
ACLSValid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the
Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral
health locations NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEThree years of
experience in community health.Interest and knowledge of current
trends in dental careBilingual (English/Spanish)The qualifications
listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and
experience levels associated with performing the duties and
responsibilities contained in this job description. The
qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute
employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that
should be considered along with other job related selection or
promotional criteria.POSITION REPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL Responsible
for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local
and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing
the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental
hygiene services as well as those relating to, but not limited to,
personnel issues, work place safety, public health and
confidentialityProvide clinical oral hygiene services including
dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride
application consistent with accepted professional practices and
standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the
centers clinical protocolsObtain baseline oral hygiene assessment
data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal
care. Assist in the oral health management of all clinic
patientsPerform independent procedures as delegated and directed by
a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as
Dental Department protocol and directivesRecord patient-hygienist
transactions in the patients dental record as they occur to assure
the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of
the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or
treatment providedProvide oral health education and appropriate
individual counseling for all center dental patients. Organize and
perform preventive oral health presentations at on-site and
off-site locationsProvide technical assistance and health education
in the community as requestedIntegrate appropriate patient dental
hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in the
patients health care managementParticipate in the PI program of the
Dental Department of the centerAssist in the maintenance of all
Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department
directive and policies as well as center policies and procedures
relative to infection control, exposure control and safety
issuesEnsure the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially
contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department
directive and center policy as well as state and federal
regulations(s). Assure compliance with the Health Centers Exposure
Control PlanAssist with various clinical and administrative
functions of the Health Center as appropriate and time
permitsPerform other duties as required, including travel when
necessary to meet operational needsAdditional Duties and
ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as requested or assigned by
the Dental Director or Chief Medical OfficerPCMHAll employees are
responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary
communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality
across the health care system. Employees should maintain an
environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a
caring team based model to promote wellness and improve health
outcomes.Adherence to Compliance and Code of ConductAll employees
are required to comply with Adelante Healthcares written standards,
including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies
and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially
violates Adelantes legal or compliance requirements. Such
compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular
performance evaluation.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe
physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be
required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand,
walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach
with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates
to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and may
occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with
assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to
weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various
clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious
diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic
area.In any organization or job, changes take place over time.
Although an effort will be made to keep job-related information
current, this is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities.
Adelante Healthcare, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change
job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. In
compliance with EEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential functions
of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by
the employee, further accommodations shall be made if it does not
constitute undue hardships upon this organization.
Keywords: ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC, Goodyear , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Goodyear, Arizona
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