Dental Hygienist

All About Hamilton Health Center

Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within a 30-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania’s residents by delivering high quality, respectful and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.

Benefits offered: In addition to your base pay, you are also eligible to receive:

• Paid time off, Birthday holiday, and 7 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision,
• Company paid life insurance.
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: The Dental Hygienist Provides basic routine Dental Hygienist services under the supervision of a Dental Provider. Patient population includes all age groups with varied dental hygiene history and dental treatments.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

1. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established Dental Hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, takes panorex, bitewings and periapical x-rays and other procedures are required.
2. School based services include additional services related to specific grade levels.

1. Screening to identify and classify dental needs.
2. Referrals to family dentists as needed.
3. Classroom toothbrush instruction K-6
4. Fluoride Prophylaxis first grade with parent permission and as needed grade 2 through 4.
5. Plaque control program, flossing and brushing, grade 2 through 6.
6. Mass fluoride mouth rinse grade 4-5.
7. Fluoride brush-ins grade 7-8.
8. Health career talks grades 10-12.

1. Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
2. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting; takes patient vital signs as required.
3. Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results;
4. Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients. Reinforcement of education for individual patient needs.
5. Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Certifications: Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. Bachelor's degree in a directly related clinical field. CPR Certified or able to obtain certification immediately upon hire.

Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of one years’ experience preferred. Must be able to work in a community based clinical environment and rotate to School Based setting when required by the Center and satisfactorily pass background screening including child abuse clearance. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Other Requirements: Reliable transportation to travel to recruitment events.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.