Provides high-quality and culturally appropriate
dental care to patients. Perform
advanced prophylactic and preventative dental procedures in the treatment of
patients; assists in planning and conducting community dental health outreach
programs for the education of oral health, oral hygiene and the prevention of
dental diseases and conditions. Works
within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team and supports the mission of
promoting wellness in the Laguna community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs complete oral prophylaxis on
ambulatory patients to include deep, sub gingival scaling, root planning
and curettage. Administer local
anesthetic and applies topical anesthetic.
Polishes teeth and applies fluoride. Applies sealants as indicated by
treatment plans.
Interprets routine x-rays to identify tooth
structures, calculus and abnormalities such as cavities and deep
periodontal pockets referring to dentist. Prepares dental hygiene
treatment plans for patients including assessment of the problem, type of
oral hygiene care required and the sequence of appointments needed to
complete the treatment.
Examines oral hard and soft tissues for any
signs of pathology as well as oral cancer screenings. Assist dentist
during exams and treatments as needed.
Reviews patients’ medical records and health
questionnaire to determine existence of medical conditions which may
impact dental care; conducts diagnostic radiographs with digital
technology.
Educates patients on dental hygiene needs, the
progression and effects of periodontal disease and the importance of
maintaining good oral health; provides home oral health care instructions
and samples of all recommended supplies/products.
Explain dental procedures and provide education
of proposed treatment plan(s) to patients and family members. Promote
preventive dental care and educate patients on oral hygiene, disease
prevention and health-related conditions.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity,
hygiene, and disease prevention. Provide health and wellness advice to
patients or caregivers.
Document all treatment in electronic dental
records; perform dental/periodontal charting and maintain accurate,
complete and timely electronic dental records in accordance with HIPAA,
clinic protocols and billing protocols. Prepare official health documents and
patient records with proper and ethical coding necessary for billing of
all services provided.
Encourage and practice proper infection control
and other safety precautions.
Perform required cleaning, maintenance and sterilization of
instruments and equipment as well as maintenance of low/high volume
suctions in operatory.
Ensure the quality of the dental program and
participate in work teams by reviewing, recommending and implementing
improved policies and procedures.
Recommend and assist with the design of dental hygiene
program and policies. Assist with program
and resource development, grant funding and coordination.
May prepare reports which include disease statistics or medical status of individuals or other required information.
Ensure personal and professional compliance
with all applicable federal, state, tribal and local rules and regulations,
AAAHC (Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Healthcare) and infection
control standards. Ensure diagnosis, care and treatment follow all
protocols established for dental program operations .
Maintain and keep up
to date in body of knowledge as a Dental Hygienist through continuing education
as required by licensure and/or New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene preferred.
One (1) year of professional clinical
experience as a Dental Hygienist. Experience working in Native American or underserved
community preferred.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist from any state or the District of Columbia.
Current Local Anesthesia Certification.
Current BLS or ACLS certification.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Paraje, New Mexico
Skills
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)unmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Billingunmatched
Calculusunmatched
Cancerunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Community Healthunmatched
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Dental Hygieneunmatched
Dentistryunmatched
Diseaseunmatched
Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
Fundingunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Health Educationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Home Careunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Medical Codingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Pathologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Periodonticsunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Policy Implementationunmatched
Preventive Medicineunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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