Dental Hygienist - Howard Brown Health

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Position Benefits

• Full 60 minute hygiene appointments
• Full 1 hour lunch break
• Periodic Oral Exams not done on same day as Hygiene appointment (no waiting time for POEs).

Company Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
• BCBS Dental
• BCBS Vision
• Paid Time Off:3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

POSITION SUMMARY:

Howard Brown Health is seeking a full-time, registered dental hygienist for our dental services team. Being committed to patient care and excellence, this person will have a critical role to our core values and mission to better serve our patients.This person will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials. They will assist the staff dentists in assisting with performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
• Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Preliminary charting of oral cavity and surrounding structures including case history.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Teach patients good oral hygiene techniques.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Generates patient referrals to specialists as ordered by Dentist, using the appropriate channels as dictated by the patient’s dental insurance carrier.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to medical records.
• Participates in all required team meetings and continuing education in-services.
• Adheres to Howard Brown Core Values and Customer Service Expectations.
• Participate in emergency preparedness plan as dictated by the policy and procedures.
• Provide competent nonsurgical periodontal therapy
• Adhere to the Soft Tissue Management Protocol
• Maintain an active Periodontal Maintenance Program
• Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalency

Previous dental experience

Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and regulations pertaining to the practice of dentistry in Illinois.

Exceptional customer service skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with an interdisciplinary team

State Licensure/Certification State Licensure/Certification as required to work as a dental hygienist

Active CPR

Compliance with any other licensing requirements ie CE

Current Certification to Administer Anesthetic is preferred

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.

Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.

Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.

May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.

May require periodic travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.