Responsibilities:Understand, promote and educate staff on all UPFH policies and clinical protocolsAssess patient's medical history, obtain clinical evidence of patient's levels of periodontal healthProvide prophylaxis, dental x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, patient education, and perio-scaling, root planning, and other medications as required Deliver appropriate local anesthesia as requested by and under supervision of dentistInstruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programsEnsure completion of paperwork by the patientsMaintain computerized patient medical and treatment records and proper documentation with confidentialityRecognize emergenciesMaintain current knowledge of dental materials, dental procedures, occupational safety protocols and sterilization/disinfecting proceduresOther duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school. Knowledge of office routines, basic office equipment and computers, and dental record keeping procedures.