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Family Dentistry Hygienist for Adults and Children
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Job Description Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm Department: Dental Clinic Home base: Dental Clinic Supervisor: Dental Director Full-time regular hours based on mutual agreement of employee and employer; Non-exempt Philadelphia FIGHT is an AIDS Service Organization that became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 2014. We have been providing primary care for people living with HIV/AIDS and those at very high risk since 1990. Our program provides a team-centered, multi-disciplinary approach that in addition to clinical care offers access to behavioural health and substance abuse services, a wide range of educational programs, HIV counselling and testing, and youth programs. Philadelphia FIGHT Family Dentistry provides culturally competent, non-judgmental, high quality dental care to both adult and pediatric patients regardless of the ability to pay. Job Responsibilities Dental care: Provide routine dental hygiene services for adults, including scaling and root planning with local anesthesia as needed. Provide routine dental hygiene services for children, including prophylaxis and sealants. Take x-rays as needed. Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families. Maintain and improve professional and technical knowledge. Manage difficult patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills. Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dental hygiene and associated charting requirements. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned. Dental team responsibilities: Demonstrates judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in multi-task environment Has attention to detail, dependability, listening and communication skills, and flexibility Develops and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with dentists and dental staff members. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all FIGHT policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization. Enthusiastically and patiently mentor dental students, dental hygiene students, and other interns/volunteers present at the clinic. Assist with in-service and ongoing training of clinic staff. Assist in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing protocols for care and treatment. Occasionally participate in outreach events and FIGHT community events in lieu of regular clinic or administrative hours. General responsibilities: Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Exercise good judgment in bringing any issues necessary to the Dental Director. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times. Qualifications Required Licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Pennsylvania Local anesthesia license Regular use of dental loupes Cultural competency in working with patients with histories of infrequent access to dental care Preferred Proficiency in Spanish language Minimum 1+ years of experience in a dental office O ther Initial probationary period is three months. Physical Demands: Occasional lifting of 40 - 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time A medium to high level of manual dexterity required Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time Normal accessibility and mobility required Normal overtime/extended work hours Philadelphia FIGHT requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination series for all new employees hired. FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Acton, LGBTQ and people living with HIV/AIDS and protected veteran institution.
Company:
Philadelphia Fight
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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