Job Summary:
The Dental Hygienist is a member of the Dental team that includes the Dental Site Administrator, Dentist, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Front Office. They support the mission and values of Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) by providing quality care in a team environment.
Salary Range: $33.80-37.20
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs patient screening procedures
- Educates patients and caregivers
- Performs age-appropriate prophylactic treatments
- Performs periodontal treatments
- Exposes and interprets dental x-rays
- Documents dental and periodontal charting
- Maintains supplies, equipment and inventory
- Other duties that support our shared work, as assigned
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Bilingual: Spanish/English strongly preferred
- Commitment to work collaboratively within the organization
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
Education and Experience:
- Indiana Dental Hygienist Licensure
- 2,000 documented hours working under the supervision of a dentist
- One to three years of previous experience as a dental hygienist preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Ability to perform prolonged or extensive standing and walking
- Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
- Ability to perform prolonged periods of time in front of a computer
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this work
Additional Requirements:
- We are required by federal law to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.