An associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited Dental Hygiene program is required.
A North Carolina Dental Hygiene License is required.
Current CPR (BLS) certification is required.
The role requires performing intra-oral work with sonic instruments that generate air spray and hand instruments requiring repetitive movements.
The role requires the ability to work in a biohazard environment and treat HIV-positive patients.
Responsibilities
Promote 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, and teaching primary preventive care education.
Provide prophylactic and preventive care, including topical fluoride and application of occlusal sealant.
Expose and develop radiographs.
Provide oral hygiene education to patients individually and in groups when feasible and appropriate.
Develop education programs with the dental director.
Maintain accurate and legible dental patient records.
Keep current with and implement state and federal laws, standards, and guidelines related to dental services.
Assist with developing and implementing the CQI for the dental program.
Participate in continuing education seminars on and off site as appropriate and feasible to enhance the dental program.
Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary by the supervisor.
Why Join First Choice Community Health Centers Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Harnett County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Located less than an hour from both Raleigh and Fayetteville, residents enjoy the tranquility of rural living with the benefit of nearby urban excitement. At First Choice, we’re proud to offer employment opportunities in this beautiful area, giving you the chance to work in a close-knit community while staying connected to the vibrant Triangle region. With a perfect balance of peaceful + affordable living and easy access to cultural and career opportunities, Harnett County is an ideal place to call home.
Position Summary First Choice Community Health Centers is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist who will promote 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. Teach primary preventative care education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides prophylactic care and preventive care to include topical fluoride and application of occlusal sealant.
Exposes and develops radiographs.
Provides oral hygiene education to patients, on an individual basis and in groups when feasible and appropriate.
Develops education programs with the dental director.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and legible dental patient records.
Keep current and implement state and federal laws, standards, and guidelines related to dental services.
Be responsible for assisting with the development and implementing the CQI for the dental program.
Participate in continuing education seminars on and off site as appropriate and feasible to enhance dental program.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Other Duties Assigned
Perform other duties as assigned or become necessary by supervisor.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited Dental Hygiene program
North Carolina Dental Hygiene License required
New grads welcome
Current CPR (BLS) required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works intra-orally using sonic instruments that generate air spray, hand instruments that require repetitive movements. Must be able to work in biohazard environment and treatment of HIV positive patients. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.