Dental Hygienist

Description

Provides dental care to patients to include preventive maintenance and education at FHH to include Healthy Smiles in Motion, mobile dental unit. Works under the direction of the Dental Director. Supports and follows through with the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of Family Healthcare of Hagerstown.

Responsibilities and Standards:

• Mobile Dentistry-hygienists will travel to patients locally on occasions.
• Check medical history, preliminary examinations, take x-rays, and perform oral prophylaxis.
• Educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Generous benefits, including accrued paid time off, 7 paid holidays, 1 Anniversary Award (after first year). Eligible for health care, vision and dental benefits (employee, parent and child, employee and spouse, or family options). Company provided Life and AD&D Insurance. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) plan with company match and additional voluntary benefits including cancer, hospital, accident coverage, and more.

Student Loan Repayment Opportunity

As an NHSC-approved site, eligible dental hygienists may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, which can provide substantial assistance toward qualifying student loans in exchange for service at our location. This is a valuable benefit that can help reduce educational debt while making a meaningful impact in the community.

To learn more about eligibility and the application process, visit nhsc.hrsa.gov or contact our HR team.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Can operate an autoclave, knowledge of ultrasonic instrumentation.
• Licensed/Registered Hygienist
• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Directors/CEO.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT:

Physical: Minimum physical effort required. Intermittent sitting with freedom of movement. Occasional walking, bending, lifting, pulling and reaching. Normal vision and hearing required.

Mental: Frequent periods of concentration and attention to details with frequent opportunity for diversification of tasks. Frequent

interruptions. Sensory requirements include the ability to articulate and comprehend the spoken English language, in addition to being able to read and write the English language.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a modern well-equipped environment. Interfaces with fellow employees on a daily basis. Uses office equipment daily, multi-line telephone, fax machine, copier, shredder, and computer.