Charlotte Community Health Clinic
Dental Hygienist
Charlotte Community Health Clinic, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Charlotte Community Health Clinic provided pay range This range is provided by Charlotte Community Health Clinic. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Job Description The Charlotte Community Health Clinic (CCHC) is a non‑profit agency whose vision is to provide a healthy community where all individuals regardless of ability to pay will have access to comprehensive coordinated quality healthcare. The clinic provides quality, accessible primary care, behavior health and dental services to pediatric and adult patients coming from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including patients experiencing homelessness. CCHC works in partnership with other community‑based organizations to meet the needs of the medically underserved.
Job Summary Dental hygienists can handle regular cleanings and do thorough exams on new and existing patients to help the dentist decide on how to treat those patients. The job duties of a dental hygienist include taking x–rays, educating patients on how to care for their teeth at home, and doing regular screenings.
Responsibilities Typical Duties
Review oral Health History and conduct initial mouth screening
Perform Oral Cancer screenings
Willingness to learn new State of the Art technology; Utilizing Itero, Digital X‑Rays, Cone Beam Imaging, paperless office.
Exposes, develops & mounts dental radiographs
Perio Charting on each new patient and yearly visits
Follow the ADHA perio guidelines, executes root planning and myofunctional evaluations.
Administers Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen to patients as applicable
Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
Educates patients on importance of preventative care and home care.
Skilled in the use of the Cavitron.
Responsible for detailed and organized patient chart maintenance
Prepares treatment rooms including set‑up, decontamination, sterilizing and sharpening instruments and restocking supplies.
Daily Duties
Charts
Review medical history
Review previous visit if applicable
Place proper procedures recommended and due into the appointment.
Partner with CDHC in reference to all paperwork and consents needed to treat.
Screening and treatment of patients
Screen all patients for Covid 19
Take temperature of all patients
Confirm Medical history
Take appropriate x‑rays (be familiar with the Nomad and sensors with Dexis)
Take intra oral photos on all patients‑at least 3
OHI
Sealant placement when applicable
Prophylaxis and any hand scaling/caviton needed
Fluoride placement
Place SDF when applicable
Motivational Interviewing
Caries Risk Assessment
Educate in goal setting for oral health (include parent when applicable)
Charting of each patient
Use all codes applicable including codes for unerupted and carious lesions
Make dietary recommendations
Make Fluoride rinse and toothpaste recommendations
Prepare chair and unit in operatory or clinical space and all needed supplies so that there is no interruption in treatment time.
All trays to be set up for the day and ready to go
Set up and removal of all barriers and adhering to the strict infection control guidelines outlined in our infection control manual.
Complete and sign patient's treatment plan
Partner with CDHC to fulfil next steps of recourses and communication to parents and caregiver. Forms should include all recommendations and treatment needs.
Dispense oral hygiene aids including an age appropriate toothbrush, toothpaste and floss if available.
Sterilization of instruments and placement into tubs to transport as appropriate
Infection Control
Adhere to all strict infection control guidelines set forth by CCHC/OHSA/ADA and Spice-refer to manual.
Keep all logs up to date
Additional Duties
Send Thank you letters/notes to all school/volunteers as needed for their assistance.
Stay in communication with school nurse/advocate and social workers.
Comply with all HIPPA regulations
Education Requirements
Dental Hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school
Current Dental Hygiene license issued by state where employed
Current BLS CPR certification
Certification for other duties as required by the State Practice Act
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Skills and Experience
Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills
Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills
Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
Ability to multi‑task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required
Company Description Started in 2000 by a group of committed volunteers, Charlotte Community Health Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers high‑quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for children and adults. Although we serve all populations, as a FQHC, we have a special purpose of serving the underserved. We work towards a healthy community where all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, have access to affordable, quality, and comprehensive health care. We accept most major health insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. For patients without health insurance, we offer a discount program based on income and family size. Our organization is growing! We are thrilled about the expansion of care that our growth allows us to provide. Our goal is to recruit, develop, and retain a team that not only meets the minimum job qualifications, but shares our passion for serving those who need it most.
For More Information About Us, use the link below:
https://charlottecommunityhealth.org/en/
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan w/ discretionary match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Repayment Opportunities through the National Health Service Corps
FTCA Malpractice Coverage
CME Reimbursement
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Dental Hygienist
role at
Charlotte Community Health Clinic
Charlotte Community Health Clinic provided pay range This range is provided by Charlotte Community Health Clinic. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Job Description The Charlotte Community Health Clinic (CCHC) is a non‑profit agency whose vision is to provide a healthy community where all individuals regardless of ability to pay will have access to comprehensive coordinated quality healthcare. The clinic provides quality, accessible primary care, behavior health and dental services to pediatric and adult patients coming from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including patients experiencing homelessness. CCHC works in partnership with other community‑based organizations to meet the needs of the medically underserved.
Job Summary Dental hygienists can handle regular cleanings and do thorough exams on new and existing patients to help the dentist decide on how to treat those patients. The job duties of a dental hygienist include taking x–rays, educating patients on how to care for their teeth at home, and doing regular screenings.
Responsibilities Typical Duties
Review oral Health History and conduct initial mouth screening
Perform Oral Cancer screenings
Willingness to learn new State of the Art technology; Utilizing Itero, Digital X‑Rays, Cone Beam Imaging, paperless office.
Exposes, develops & mounts dental radiographs
Perio Charting on each new patient and yearly visits
Follow the ADHA perio guidelines, executes root planning and myofunctional evaluations.
Administers Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen to patients as applicable
Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
Educates patients on importance of preventative care and home care.
Skilled in the use of the Cavitron.
Responsible for detailed and organized patient chart maintenance
Prepares treatment rooms including set‑up, decontamination, sterilizing and sharpening instruments and restocking supplies.
Daily Duties
Charts
Review medical history
Review previous visit if applicable
Place proper procedures recommended and due into the appointment.
Partner with CDHC in reference to all paperwork and consents needed to treat.
Screening and treatment of patients
Screen all patients for Covid 19
Take temperature of all patients
Confirm Medical history
Take appropriate x‑rays (be familiar with the Nomad and sensors with Dexis)
Take intra oral photos on all patients‑at least 3
OHI
Sealant placement when applicable
Prophylaxis and any hand scaling/caviton needed
Fluoride placement
Place SDF when applicable
Motivational Interviewing
Caries Risk Assessment
Educate in goal setting for oral health (include parent when applicable)
Charting of each patient
Use all codes applicable including codes for unerupted and carious lesions
Make dietary recommendations
Make Fluoride rinse and toothpaste recommendations
Prepare chair and unit in operatory or clinical space and all needed supplies so that there is no interruption in treatment time.
All trays to be set up for the day and ready to go
Set up and removal of all barriers and adhering to the strict infection control guidelines outlined in our infection control manual.
Complete and sign patient's treatment plan
Partner with CDHC to fulfil next steps of recourses and communication to parents and caregiver. Forms should include all recommendations and treatment needs.
Dispense oral hygiene aids including an age appropriate toothbrush, toothpaste and floss if available.
Sterilization of instruments and placement into tubs to transport as appropriate
Infection Control
Adhere to all strict infection control guidelines set forth by CCHC/OHSA/ADA and Spice-refer to manual.
Keep all logs up to date
Additional Duties
Send Thank you letters/notes to all school/volunteers as needed for their assistance.
Stay in communication with school nurse/advocate and social workers.
Comply with all HIPPA regulations
Education Requirements
Dental Hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school
Current Dental Hygiene license issued by state where employed
Current BLS CPR certification
Certification for other duties as required by the State Practice Act
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Skills and Experience
Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills
Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills
Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
Ability to multi‑task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required
Company Description Started in 2000 by a group of committed volunteers, Charlotte Community Health Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers high‑quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for children and adults. Although we serve all populations, as a FQHC, we have a special purpose of serving the underserved. We work towards a healthy community where all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, have access to affordable, quality, and comprehensive health care. We accept most major health insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. For patients without health insurance, we offer a discount program based on income and family size. Our organization is growing! We are thrilled about the expansion of care that our growth allows us to provide. Our goal is to recruit, develop, and retain a team that not only meets the minimum job qualifications, but shares our passion for serving those who need it most.
For More Information About Us, use the link below:
https://charlottecommunityhealth.org/en/
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan w/ discretionary match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Repayment Opportunities through the National Health Service Corps
FTCA Malpractice Coverage
CME Reimbursement
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Charlotte Community Health Clinic by 2x
Get notified about new Dental Hygienist jobs in
Charlotte, NC .
#J-18808-Ljbffr