Southeast Community Health Systems

Dental Hygienist

Southeast Community Health Systems  •  $54k - $84k/yr  •  Zachary, LA (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the coordination dental care tasks, mostly focused on keeping patients' teeth and gums clean.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

  • Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease.
  • May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
  • Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
  • Record and review patient medical histories.
  • Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
  • Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
  • Expose and develop x-ray film.
  • Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
  • Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
  • Treat dental problems or diseases.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Fabricate medical devices.
  • Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Other duties within the scope of license assigned

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of an associate degree required

Experience: Licensed as a dental hygienist in good standing within the state of Louisiana

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • BLS Certification required
Southeast Community Health Systems

About Southeast Community Health Systems

Southeast Community Health Systems is a federally qualified health center (FQHC). We are federally and state funded to provide primary and preventative care in seven rural-based communities in southeast Louisiana. The twenty-one service sites are conveniently located in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena Parishes. As a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, Southeast Community Health Systems offers medical, dental, and behavioral health services, which include mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, obstetrics and gynecology, and podiatry services. Through health education, Southeast Community Health Systems work to empower patients to guide their own health care by working collaboratively with our providers. Southeast Community Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

The mission of Southeast Community Health Systems is to provide quality, affordable healthcare, health education, and to improve the health and social needs of the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be the leader in primary and preventative care excellence. We envision a quality community health system that provides primary and preventative care as well as resources necessary for patients to take charge of their health care needs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Zachary, LA
Year Founded
1993
Website
shchc.org
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