$75,000 - $85,000 yearly
Charles Drew Health Centers
Omaha, NE, USA
POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Hygienist will assist the Dentist in delivering appropriate direct care and education for the betterment of patients’ oral and systemic health. The Dental Hygienist will be expected to treat patients of Charles Drew Health Center with respect, empathy and with their best interest in mind. POSITION-SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Develops and implements individualized treatment plans for patients; performs patient education on proper home care to achieve and maintain oral health under the supervision of a qualified dentist. * Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures to include medical history and patient health questionnaire review, dental charting, and periodontal charting; takes patient vital signs and documents as required. * Delivers direct patient care as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures such as prophylactic cleaning, scaling and root...