Dental Hygienist - Dental Medicine

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Provides prophylaxis treatments and education to patients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calls the patient to confirm scheduled appointment. (5%)

• Evaluates patient, takes blood pressure, and reviews medical history prior to dental prophylaxis. (10%)

• Performs prophylaxis treatments, scaling and root planning, and periodontal probing. (65%)

• Documents overall oral hygiene in the patient chart for review by the dentist and ensures proper billing procedures. (10%)

• Explains procedure to patients/families and provides teaching instructions and or materials for home care. (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Current Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene License.

Preferred

• 1 year of dental hygienist experience preferred.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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