Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Health Services Dental Hygienist position under general and/or direct supervision, performs dental hygiene work of average difficulty and related tasks as required.
• This classification involves delivering preventive care services, implementing and managing dental health education, instructing patients on proper oral hygiene, and maintaining compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• The role requires physical activity, resource management, effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Duties may involve chair side activities in public health facilities or other community settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide preventive dental services within Cliented populations including dental screenings, sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride and fluoride applications, oral health education, and other clinical services within the Product of practice of a registered dental hygienist in Tennessee.
• Complies with State and Federal guidelines to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain accurate records of dental screenings, services, and preventive measures.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards for equipment and supplies.
• Provides clinical dental hygiene services and instructs patients in oral hygiene techniques.
• Collects information from patient records to determine specific treatment needs.
• Collaborate and provide updates and reports to necessary stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and improvements with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and ensure the functionality of dental equipment and supplies to ensure resources are effectively monitored and managed to avoid service interruptions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Candidate must be a Tennessee state resident.
• All new contractors must be Tennessee residents.
• Contractors relocating to Tennessee must establish residency prior to their start date.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Registered Dental Hygienist license in Tennessee.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience providing dental screenings, sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride, fluoride applications, and oral health education.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient and service records.
• Ability to provide clinical dental hygiene services and instruct patients in oral hygiene techniques.
• Effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain and monitor dental equipment and supplies.