Dental Hygienist

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Job description

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dental Hygienist and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

This position is a licensed oral health professional that provides educational, preventative, and clinical therapeutic services to the public. The Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess dental condition and needs of the patient including screening of head, neck, and oral cavity for disease
Responsible for dental prophylaxis, topical fluoride application, sealants, radiographs, patient education including oral health instruction and the plaque control program.
Providing routine preventive treatment for new and existing patients.
Accurate documentation and maintenance of patient records
Performs all hygiene functions according to policy and procedure
Accurately documents the patient's health history including allergies, current medications, surgeries, and new medical conditions
Responsible for taking necessary radiographs
Perform adult or child prophylaxis on all patient types
Apply fluoride varnish when indicated
Apply sealants when indicated
Perform periodontal scaling and root planning on patients diagnosed with periodontal disease
Apply chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of periodontal disease when indicated
Provide patient education so the patient understands the level of oral health existing in his/her mouth and address how to improve or continue to maintain the patient's best possible oral health, and document in clinical notes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Licensed in Illinois

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate physical exertion includes frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily in a clinical setting including Headstart/school locations.
Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Dental Operatory and equipment as well as usual office environment.
Ability to travel from clinic to clinic in own vehicle or dental van as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program.
CPR certificate required.
Previous dental experience desired, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Bilingual (Spanish or French) language preferred but not required

AMAZING BENEFITS:

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with employer match
FSA
Vacation
Sick Leave
Continuing Education Support
NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - $5,000 additional with oral proficiency in Spanish
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About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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