Dental Hygienist Opportunity
Come join our team at Progressive Community Health Centers! We are currently hiring for a Dental Hygienist in Milwaukee, WI. Available for part-time or full-time positions. We are open to discussing the schedule.
About Us: Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization operating four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide a range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, womens health, urgent care, dental, radiology, and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education, and benefits enrollment.
What You Will Do:
- Participate in the dental treatment of patients by performing all aspects of hygiene including examining teeth and educating patients about proper oral hygiene.
- Takes and develops radiographs and assists dentist with patient care in accordance with and as prescribed by the State of Wisconsin.
- Works closely with dentists to carry out recommended clinical treatments, such as scaling and polishing to prevent and control periodontal (gum) disease.
- Participates in the dental treatment of patients by performing dental prophylaxis, applying topical fluorides, examining teeth, and assisting dentist with procedures, as required.
- Makes radiographs and processes, as well as evaluates developed radiographs.
- Administers some minor treatments under the supervision of the dentist.
- Performs charting of patients needs, presenting problem(s), medical and dental health history, tooth charting, and review social history.
- Review treatment recommendations with patients and manages patient hygiene regimen.
- Takes and records vital signs, prior to rendering dental care.
- Assist in the development of prevention programs for patients.
- Shares with maintenance and sterilization duties.
- Attends office training and meetings along with continuing education classes.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Capable of managing patient flow effectively with providers, staff members, and patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to follow and apply established office policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veteran employer.