Dental Hygienist

Job Description:

Dental Hygienist

Description

Dental Hygienist
Ft. Stockton
40442BR

Position Description
This position is responsible for performing dental prophylactic services and providing education for the prevention and control of dental disease. Work is performed under supervision of dentist. Work is performed in usual clinic conditions; requires a high degree of contact with patients.

Major/Essential Functions

• Professionally clean teeth including thorough scaling and polishing
• Presents instructions on proper personal oral hygiene using demonstrations on human teeth and models
• Take and develop radiographs
• Administers topical Fluoride at proper dose to prevent cavities
• Clean, package, and sterilizes dental instruments using proper technique
• Disinfect chairs, cabinets and machines after dental treatments
• Take inventory of instruments with proper documentation that it occurred
• Serve as Dental Assistant when needed
• Proper record keeping and maintenance both in manual and automated systems
• Ensure dental supplies are on hand and ordered in a timely manner
• Answer sick calls, screening and scheduling patients in a timely manner

About Managed Care:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

• ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Training
• Continuing Education
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retiree Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Leadership Program
• State Pension

Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved dental hygiene training program; licensed to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=884857

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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