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Posted : Saturday, October 07, 2023 10:45 PM
*Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers* (AMCHC) is hiring Dental Hygienist! If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging opportunity and have relevant experience as a Dental Hygienist, we'd love to hear from you! *We are offering a $5,000.
00 sign on bonus to each Hygienist we hire! * *Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers *offers accessible, patient-centered care at our six locations throughout Western North Carolina.
Our mission is to deliver timely, comprehensive, and quality health services with dignity and respect to WNC residents, regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we build on a 50-year history of growth and sustainability.
Our Dental Hygienists' will play an integral role in providing dental care to our patients.
Key responsibilities for this Dental Hygienist position, include: *Dental Hygienist* * Provide direct patient care as a Dental Hygienist and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.
Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
* Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
* Expose, process and mount radiograph films.
* Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
* Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
* Follow through with oral hygiene procedures with Dental Hygienist knowledge in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
Procedures may include: Prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants.
* Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
* Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentists.
* Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
* Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
* Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
* Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and educational and safety needs.
* Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
* Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
* Demonstrate knowledge of established oral hygiene concepts and periodontal therapies.
AMCHC offers excellent compensation; generous benefit plans, including medical/dental/vision/Life/LTD/STD insurance, FSA program, retirement plan with 3% match, generous PTO, paid Holidays, EAP and more.
If you meet these qualifications, are passionate about providing patient-driven care as a Dental Hygienist and wish to be considered for this position, please apply.
EOE.
No recruiters or phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $40.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: One location Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40.
00 - $46.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Primary Care Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Asheville, NC 28801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: * Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred) Work Location: In person
00 sign on bonus to each Hygienist we hire! * *Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers *offers accessible, patient-centered care at our six locations throughout Western North Carolina.
Our mission is to deliver timely, comprehensive, and quality health services with dignity and respect to WNC residents, regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we build on a 50-year history of growth and sustainability.
Our Dental Hygienists' will play an integral role in providing dental care to our patients.
Key responsibilities for this Dental Hygienist position, include: *Dental Hygienist* * Provide direct patient care as a Dental Hygienist and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.
Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
* Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
* Expose, process and mount radiograph films.
* Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
* Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
* Follow through with oral hygiene procedures with Dental Hygienist knowledge in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
Procedures may include: Prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants.
* Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
* Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentists.
* Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
* Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
* Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
* Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and educational and safety needs.
* Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
* Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
* Demonstrate knowledge of established oral hygiene concepts and periodontal therapies.
AMCHC offers excellent compensation; generous benefit plans, including medical/dental/vision/Life/LTD/STD insurance, FSA program, retirement plan with 3% match, generous PTO, paid Holidays, EAP and more.
If you meet these qualifications, are passionate about providing patient-driven care as a Dental Hygienist and wish to be considered for this position, please apply.
EOE.
No recruiters or phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $40.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: One location Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40.
00 - $46.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Primary Care Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Asheville, NC 28801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: * Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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• Location : 77 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC
• Post ID: 9003958180
