Dental Hygienist

Promise Healthcare • Champaign, IL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Opportunity upon hire to obtain your Public Health Dental Hygienist (PHDH) certificate within the first 6 months of employment . This certification allows for expanded practice in public health settings and is a valuable step in advancing your dental career.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program.
• CPR certificate required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental experience desired, but not required.

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed