This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12808661

　　Registered Dental Hygienist - ECP II

　　Classification: Full-time

　　Reporting Relationship: Reports to Dental Hygiene Manager

　　Supervision Responsibilities: No

　　Essential Role: Provides professional dental hygienist services tocomplement the providers role of delivering primary dental care servicesat GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients;performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/familyteaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.

　　Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screeningprocedures.

　　Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using establisheddental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, suchas cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides,and related procedures.

　　Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reportspertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, asappropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.

　　Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adversedevelopments during treatment of patients.

　　Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.

　　Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.

　　Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patientadmission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; preparesreports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls,routine triage, and other office duties.

　　Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

　　Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related tohis/her job functions.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

　　Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.

　　ECP II required.

　　Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Kansas.

　　CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days ofemployment).

　　Experience

　　Previous dental office experience preferred.

　　Previous experience in public health preferred.

　　Previous computer experience or training preferred.

　　Technical Skills

　　Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices,procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and otherstandard office equipment.

　　Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work asnecessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

　　Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.

　　Able to maintain appropriate licensure and certification includingmeeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.

　　Understands ethics of confidentiality.

　　Behavioral

　　Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values ofGraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.

　　Must display good verbal and written communication skills and be able toprofessionally receive and follow oral instructions.

　　Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with anurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.

　　Courteous, honest and professional at all times.

　　Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.

　　Work Schedule:

　　Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

　　Working Conditions:

　　Dental office environment. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periodsof time. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required.Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel. Mayinvolve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. May involve potentialexposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Musthave visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Musthave auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

　　The above statements are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, asan exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requiredof personnel so classified.

　　This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May1995).