Kansas Staffing
Dental Hygienist
Essential Duties: 1. Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients. 2. Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care. 3. Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for dental patients. 4. Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant/fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards. 5. Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and clinic protocols. 6. Support dental outreach activities, as assigned. 7. Observes universal precautions at all times. 8. Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear dental record documentation. 9. Complete all job functions observing confidentiality and HIPAA requirements. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties: 1. Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients. 2. Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care. 3. Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for dental patients. 4. Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant/fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards. 5. Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and clinic protocols. 6. Support dental outreach activities, as assigned. 7. Observes universal precautions at all times. 8. Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear dental record documentation. 9. Complete all job functions observing confidentiality and HIPAA requirements. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.