Dental Hygienist at Southwest Community Health Center Inc – Bridgeport, Connecticut

SUMMARY: The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the preventative aspect of the dental department regarding educational, clinical and follow-up activities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Reviews and updates medical and dental history during periodic visits.
• Conducts and documents blood pressures on all patients as needed.
• Performs all preventative activities according to the State’s Dental Practice Act. (i.e., dental prophylaxis, topical fluorides, and sealants to appropriate patients.)
• Take necessary radiographs as directed.
• Provides patient education to increase awareness regarding nutrition and home maintenance.
• Controls the inventory of patient educational materials and audits and orders hygiene supplies.
• Maintains and evaluates an active recall system.
• Confirms hygiene appointments for the following day as time permits.
• Backs up the Dental Assistant and Receptionist when time permits.
• Performs Triage Emergencies, Dosimetry Maintenance and other duties as assigned by the Dental Operations Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Connecticut State Registered Dental Hygienist license required.
• Two years’ experience; bilingual preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certified
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Education and/or Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.