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The Dental Hygienist evaluates patient oral health, performs prophylaxis and x-rays, and provides oral hygiene instruction. They are also responsible for maintaining safe sterilization of operatories and collaborating with the dental team for patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an ADA accredited school of dental hygiene and hold a valid license to practice in Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP certification is required.
professional certificateInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareSterilization ProtocolsOral Hygiene InstructionX-ray PerformanceOral Health EvaluationPeriodontal EvaluationProphylaxis Procedures
Job description
Employment Status
Full time
Shift:
Day (United
States of
America)
Facility: 1111
S
Jefferson
St -
Roanoke
Requisition
Number: R158008 Dental
Hygienist
Family
Dentistry (Open)
How
You’ll
Help
Transform
Healthcare: The Dental Hygienist provides a variety of health care functions in accordance with the principles and practices of Dental Hygiene.
Dental
Hygienist: Evaluates patient's oral health and hygiene status, performs necessary x-rays, panelipse, periodontal evaluation, and prophylaxis procedures. Maintains responsibility for the care and safety of patients during treatment. Provides necessary oral hygiene instruction with patient or caretaker and maintains follow-up. Follows guidelines in policy and procedure manual for safe sterilization and cleaning of dental operatories. Assist other dental team members as needed with delivery of patient care. Under direct supervision of the dentist or general supervision, provides direction to patients, patient caretakers, and students. Communicates with physicians, patients, patient's families, and dental team regarding treatment and progress. I n the hospital dental practice environment there is a high exposure to infectious disease patients, demanding or combative patients.
Physical requirements for essential job functions includes: occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and talking (person-to-person, telephone, intercom); frequent reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, grasping, repetitive movement (periodontal exam, probing, scaling, polishing), hearing (person-to-person, telephone, intercom), seeing (near and far), depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Environmental factors in performing essential job functions includes: noise (handpiece noise along with fiber optic light fan and vacuum), mechanical and electrical hazards, burns (gas & alcohol flame for lab), radiant energy (x-ray units), chemicals, exposure to blood and body fluids, fumes and odors, dust (dental stone), mist (handpiece aerosols, air, H2O syringe, saliva), gases (nitrous oxide), face mask fibers, working alone (lab duties), and working closely with others (performing dental procedures).
What
We
Require:
Education: Graduate of an ADA accredited school of dental hygiene.
Experience
None
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP is required. Other
Minimum Qualifications
Attend appropriate continuing education courses in dentistry, management of special patients, etc. Good communication and interpersonal skills. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter
REBECCA
MINOR
Recruiter
Email: rminor@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion
Clinic is an
Equal
Opportunity
Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact
Carilion
HR
Service
Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on
E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.
Below are benefits available to you when you join
Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.
