Dental Hygienist

Overview and Responsibilities

This position will provide dental hygiene services to CVTC Dental Clinic patients.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to customer service standards.
• Provide health education to improve and maintain oral health of patients.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patient; use patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting; take and record patient vital signs.
• Assess treatment plan and dental hygiene diagnosis.
• Provide current methods of dental hygiene care to patients.
• Startup clinic in the morning and shut down at night.
• Work collaboratively with all staff members to coordinate scheduling for procedures and optimize communication with dentists, staff, faculty, labs, etc.
• Inform patients of office policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory control.
• Maintain equipment used to provide dental hygiene care.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain flexibility with scheduling and operations.
• Possess and maintain working knowledge of Wisconsin Medical Assistance and be able to complete Medical Assistance paperwork for billing.
• Strong clinical and patient management skills.
• Current knowledge of periodontal classifications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage time in order to maintain a productive schedule.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team and students in an educational setting.
• Ability to adhere to all safety requirements; OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and current infection control training.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program required.
• Minimum of one year of recent clinical experience as a dental hygienist required.
• Experience with Patterson Eaglesoft dental software system preferred.
• Bilingual in Hmong or Spanish preferred.
• Current license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Wisconsin required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Local anesthetic certification or licensure required.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College requires the minimum education credential specified for the role. In addition, the College may consider a combination of relevant training and experience that, together with the required education, provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College’s strategic objectives.The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Benefits Summary

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups 

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711