Registered Dental Hygienist - Asheville - Part Time
Come smile with us! MAHEC Dental Health Centers is seeking a Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist to support all our service lines. We anticipate an average of 20 hours per week with additional hours available, flexible scheduling, and a committed collaborative team!The ideal candidate will have a heart for public health, children in need, teaching new Dental school graduates, and training UNC Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry 4th year dental students! Our campuses are beautiful, our equipment is state of the art, and our team collaborates with one another each day to provide the best patient experience offered anywhere in our region. This opportunity can serve in all our service lines at MAHEC Dental, including:School Smiles Program, which provides general dentistry to high-need Buncombe County elementary schools twice per week (Comprehensive exams, x-rays, cleanings, and more)UNC “AROWS” program- which provides full semester training for 4th year dental students from Chapel Hill.General Practice Residency (GPR)- supporting 7 residents.Two brick and mortar locations in Asheville and in Columbus, NCWe hope you’ll apply today! JOB SUMMARY: Provide care for patients within appropriate scope of legal practice in North Carolina, including prophylaxis, scaling, administration of medicaments and topical agent as trained and legal to do. Take impressions as appropriate. Educate patients in hygiene and oral health and wellness. Take radiographs. Work with MAHEC leadership to help educate, and support the education, of upcoming oral health professionals. Support clinical and education endeavors not only within the physical clinics but also in the community and within other healthcare settings. The work is performed under the supervision of NC-licensed dentists. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Periodontal screening; Periodontal probing; Subgingival exploration for or removal of hard or soft deposits; Sulcular irrigation; Application of sulcular antimicrobial or antibiotic agents which are resorbable; Application of sealants to teeth that do not require mechanical alteration prior to the application of such sealants, provided that a dentist has examined the patient and prescribed the procedure; Application of acid etch materials/rinses; Removal of periodontal dressings; Removal of sutures; Applies dentin desensitizing solutions; Provides patient education on oral, dental, and preventive maintenance; Complies with MAHEC’s Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, Confidentiality, Access to Dental and Billing Records, and Risk Management Programs. Maintains records on dental status of patients and services rendered; Cleans and sterilizes instruments; Schedules follow-up and maintenance appointments; Participates in educational events for learners, MAHEC, and the community Serves as back-up for CCA team as needed. ...