Dental Hygienist

About This Role

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services to patients, maintain regulatory compliance, and support the overall dental program objectives for Marimn Health, an employer recognized for its positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to the ethics and Code of Conduct established by ADHA, Idaho State Board of Dental Examiners, and Marimn Health
• Maintain compliance with annual continuing education and CPR requirements
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with dental and medical professionals in the community
• Maximize clinical procedures during all scheduled appointment times
• Adequately utilize the “quick call list” to fill cancelled/no show appointments
• Ensure local anesthetic solutions and all materials for direct patient care have current expiration dates
• Carefully review patient medical and dental history forms
• Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
• Provide comprehensive dental services to all patients in a non-discriminatory, confidential and professional atmosphere
• Maintain obligation of staying on time with appointed patients
• Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
• Check on patient comfort during treatment to allay patient anxiety
• Perform scaling, root planning, selective polishing, and provide radiographs and topical fluoride applications as prescribed by the dentist
• Perform sealant applications for designated patients as prescribed by the dentist
• Provide patient education sessions and materials to patients
• Manage hygiene room cleanliness, equipment operation, and supply inventory
• Implement infection control procedures including discarding disposable items, processing and sterilizing instruments, and storing them appropriately

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA
• Licensed in the State of Idaho or license eligible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA

Nice to Have

• Two years of experience supervising Dental Assistants in public health or related field

Benefits

Certifications