Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Dental Hygienist for a Direct Hire opportunity in Klawock, AK.
PAY RANGE:
$54.60 - $76.93 per hour
$25K Sign-On Bonus and $10K Relocation for qualified hire
Plus $20K annual geographic differential on top of base pay
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide optimum age-specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care by performing hygiene services for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
This is a non-profit health consortium serving the health interests of residents of Southeast Alaska. The organization prioritizes employee development, professional advancement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provides age-specific patient education in prevention and control of oral disease, emphasizing oral hygiene, home care, and nutrition
Performs oral tissue examination, periodontal therapy, coronal polishing, fluoride application, periodontal pocket measurements, and dental x-rays
Records vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, and temperature
Manages patient schedules
Coordinates dental prevention activities such as health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics
Maintains sterilization and inventory of hygienist supplies and instruments
Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None required
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Graduate of a two-year Dental Hygiene Program
Bachelors Degree preferred
Must pass National Board Examination for Dental Hygienists
Active Dental Hygiene License in Alaska or another U.S. state (Alaska license preferred)
BLS required within 45 days of hire and maintained thereafter
High school diploma or GED required
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of infection control techniques
Understanding of dental and periodontal disease and treatment therapies
Proper use of dental instruments
Strong clinical hygiene skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Accurate clinical judgment
Ability to maintain prolonged positioning over patients and strong manual dexterity
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
Clinical Competency Assessment
Dental Hygienist Alaska State Board Licensure
High Risk Competency
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