Dental Hygienist

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Job description

This is a full-time W-2 position offering long-term placement, health benefits, and paid time off Work hours will normally be Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The facility is expected to require forty (40) hours per week. Description of Duties Employee will provide Dental Hygienist services in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Dental Hygiene, and in compliance with all Federal and State policy and regulations, including the Joint Commission (JC) and American Correctional Association Foundation/Core Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions. These services, although not directly supervised, will be reviewed by a physician on staff at the institution. The performance of these services will also be verified by the designated COR. The employee will be responsible for the following Dental Hygiene services, which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below: Provide dental prophylaxis on inmate who are referred by the dental staff Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions to each patient Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist such as panoramic x ray, periapical x rays, and bitewing x rays. Perform sterilization of dental instruments as well as record keeping associated with this task, and perform clinical operatory disinfection Provide chair side clinical assistance to the Dentist as needed Perform electronic scheduling of patients for dental prophylaxis, and general clerical duties normally performed in a dental office Utilize the electronic medical record (BEMR) to document all patient encounters, modify waiting lists, run rosters, etc. Education and Experience Must be licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Florida and must submit photocopies of their license and/or board certification to the institution after award. Must be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The individual performing the services must also maintain a current radiology certification to perform dental x-rays. Minimum one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist. 2-Step TB Screening, completed within the last year Benefits: 11 paid holidays 2 weeks PTO 7 sick days Medical/Dental/Vision 401k Paid STD

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