Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Direct Hire F/T Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) Needed For FQHC Clinics located in both Fort Wayne and Warsaw, Indiana

Our clients, Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHC) located in both Fort Wayne and Warsaw Indiana, are looking to hire Registered Dental Hygienists. As a Dental Hygienist you will be responsible for the direct provision of teeth cleaning, periodontal services, oral hygiene, and appropriate preventative services to dental patients of the center. The Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for educating individuals and groups on proper oral health prevention and maintenance.

These are direct hire full-time positions.

Job Responsibilities

Practices proper infectious disease prevention procedures, including cleaning & sterilization of dental instruments & disinfection of dental equipment.

Provides oral health education & individual counseling for all patients in home care.

Provides services including taking dental x-rays, teeth cleaning, scaling, root planning, & sealant & fluoride application consistent w/professional practices & Center’s protocols.

Organizes & performs preventative oral health presentations at on & off-site locations.

Assists in the provision of health education in the community as requested.

Complies w/Dental Department & Center’s directives, policies, & procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, & safety issues.

Properly disposes all contaminated materials in accordance w/Dental Department & Center’s policies, as well as state & federal regulations.

Performs duties at different sites depending on operational needs.

Job Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.

Establish & maintain effective professional relationships w/other healthcare providers.

Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required.

Unrestricted license to practice Dental Hygiene in the State of Indiana.

Current CPR (BLS) certification

Requires comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene; knowledge of principles & practices of modern oral hygiene and periodontal care is necessary

If you, or anyone you know, is interested, qualified, and currently seeking employment, please send an updated resume to us for immediate consideration.Company Description

We are employment specialists who have worked in heath care and managed care industry for over a total of 25 years. We staff temp, temp to hire, and direct hire placements

Full-time