Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Registered Dental Hygienist’s main purpose is to deliver appropriate patient care to help aid the patient in achieving optimal oral health. The Registered Dental Hygienist will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.

***$5,000 Sign on bonus for full time (1.0 FTE). Part time are also eligible for a prorated bonus based on FTE.***

Looking for Part-time or Full-time employment.

The Registered Dental Hygienist’s main purpose is to deliver appropriate patient care to help aid the patient in achieving optimal oral health. The Registered Dental Hygienist will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.

• Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Examines gums to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
• Place fluoride varnish to help in the prevention of oral health disease.
• Places sealants on posterior teeth to help in the prevention of oral health disease.
• Take digital dental x-rays to help aid the dentist in proper diagnosis of oral health conditions.
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Administers local anesthetic agents.
• Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing treatment to patients.
• Knowledge of Scope of Practice per Wisconsin Dental Hygiene Licensure.
• Demonstrate Knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.
• Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines
• Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
• Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Dental Record Database software.

Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure

Current Wisconsin RDH Licensure

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 24 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Employer paid group term life and disability

• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank

• 403(b) with a 4% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health and Wellness reimbursement program

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program

Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness.

NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

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