Dental Hygienist - Cahaba Medical Care Foundation

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Reports to Office Manager

Background:Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Uses dental instruments to check and clean gums.

• Feels lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness associated with dental disease.

• Examines gums for sores or disease using probes and other dental instruments.

• Applies fluoride and other cavity protectors.

• Charts and records conditions of disease for diagnosis and treatment.

• Takes X-rays.

• Administers local anesthetics, as directed.

• Provides patient with proper instruction for treatment of disease.

• Forms and molds cast impressions

Qualifications:

• Active RDH license from Alabama Board of Dental Examiners