Dental Hygienist

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Family Health Center of Marshfield Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Black River Falls, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist supports patient oral health by assessing conditions, educating patients on hygiene, removing deposits, and applying preventive treatments in collaboration with dentists. This role involves performing diagnostic and preventive clinical procedures while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist with an associate's degree in Dental Hygiene (bachelor's preferred) and ideally two years of experience. Crucial requirements include a Wisconsin Registered Dental Hygienist license, local anesthesia certification, and BLS certification. Strong patient care, documentation, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Job Description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

JOB SUMMARY

The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in supporting patients’ oral health by working collaboratively with dentists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assessing oral health conditions, educating patients on effective oral hygiene practices, removing hard and soft deposits from tooth surfaces, and applying preventive treatments.  This role adheres to established policies and procedures to ensure care, comfort, and safety remain the top priorities.  The Dental Hygienist contributes to a positive patient experience and supports overall clinical excellence in alignment with the mission and standards of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Utilizes the dental hygiene process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive patient care in alignment with clinical standards and patient needs.
  2. Performs diagnostic and preventive clinical procedures under the direction of a dentist, following established policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective oral health care.
  3. Accurately documents assessments, procedures, and education in the patient’s electronic dental record to support continuity of care and compliance.
  4. Identifies and addresses patient education needs to promote self-care and support long-term oral health outcomes.
  5. Provides professional customer service in person and by phone to respond to patient concerns, schedule needs, and general inquiries.
  6. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and support the delivery of high-quality oral health services.
  7. Conducts routine cleaning and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment to ensure proper function and safety in the clinical environment.
  8. Collaborates with the dental team to ensure efficient and effective patient care; general patients, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients as needed.
  9. Adheres to all infection control and sterilization procedures.
  10. Maintains strict adherence to scheduled work hours with regular and reliable attendance.
  11. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene. 
  2. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
  3. Preferred two years experience practicing as a Dental Hygienist.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

  1. Unrestricted Wisconsin Registered Dental Hygienist license.
  2. State of Wisconsin certification in the administration of local anesthesia.
  3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire, or within three-months of employment.
  4. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), per FHC guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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Family Health Center of Marshfield Inc

Family Health Center is committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive health care to individuals and families across the communities we serve. As an established, trusted nonprofit health organization, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person we serve, regardless of income, insurance status, or background. Our patient-centered approach emphasizes prevention, education, and long-term wellness to provide access to care and reduce financial barriers to the underserved. We are proud to be a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with 10 dental centers, two primary care clinics, and three alcohol & drug recovery clinics, and continue to expand services to meet the evolving needs of our populations. Caring for families. Supporting our communities. Advancing health equity.
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