Dental Hygienist

Are you looking for an organization where you can make a positive impact in people's lives? Our mission at Signature Health is to make behavioral health, primary care, infectious disease, case management services and more accessible to vulnerable patient populations of all ages across Northeast Ohio. As a non-profit community health center, our team of 800+ colleagues help individuals and families overcome mental health issues, recover from addiction, and improve their physical health.

If you share in our mission and are looking for an inclusive, compassionate and patient-focused agency, then Signature Health is the place for you!

In addition to a rewarding career, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Highly attractive compensation package
• Employer shared medical benefits, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance
• Generous paid time away from work (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible on roles)
• And much more!

Read below how you will contribute to putting good health within reach of all our community members and apply today! 

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Dental, the Dental Hygienist provides quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. The Dental Hygienist assists other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties as well as perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED:

• Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene-related services
• Enhance the efficiency of the clinic by performing expanded duties as allowable by law and as directed by the dentist.
• Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with the care and compassion expected.
• Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
• Ensure direct patient care is delivered using established dental hygiene procedures.
• Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Interact positively with patients to provide information and education about oral hygiene, handle and resolve patient concerns with enthusiasm and empathy.
• Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinic operations, including Patient Services Reps (PSR), dental assistants, dentists, and related staff.
• Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization at all times. Represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures. 
• Complete continuing education as necessary to retain Ohio state license. 
• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned. Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting. 
• Work very closely with dentist and assist the dentist in periodontal diagnosis ( perio chart and health history)
• Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures. 
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health. 
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited dental hygienist program. 
• Current Registered Dental Hygienist with Ohio licensure.
• Current CPR and radiation safety certification.
• Certification to administer local anesthesia is preferred.
• Demonstrated success with clear thinking and ability to reorganize as needed. 
• Demonstrated success in working independently, prioritization and problem solving. 
• Demonstrated success in organization abilities. 
• Demonstrated success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling, dental records and digital x-rays. 
• Demonstrated success in customer service/patient services or working with the public, preferably in a medical care facility. 
• Demonstrated success in managing difficult customer/patient situations 
• Significant knowledge of dental practices and procedures. 
• Demonstrated success and experience with direct patient services and the proper knowledge and use of dental devices and equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work. 
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice. 

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved.

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