Qualifications:
- Certification and licensure as a dental hygienist from an accredited dental school program.
- Associates degree preferred.
- Interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
- Demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDEs diverse patient population.
- Handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and STRIDE business information.
- Ability to discern information from others in a variety of formats and communicate information to others in a manner that helps them understands instruction in a diversely inclusive and culturally sensitive manner.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
- Knowledge and skill to provide preventative services and treatment to include:
- Ability to promote and educate in areas including oral health education, Tobacco cessation, Dietary counseling
- Solid experience in Fluoride & sealant applications, Coronal polishing, Child/Adult Prophylactic treatment, Scaling and Root Plan (SRPs), and Temporize emergent dental cavities in preparation for restorative care by the dentist
- Knowledge and proven skills in collecting diagnostic data including Medical and dental histories
- Experience in Dental health screening and assessment via Visual inspection of oral cavity for carious lesions (cavities) and other hard tissue anomalies ,Visual soft tissue inspection, Dental probing and charting
Material and equipment directly used: General dental instruments and equipment, x-ray technology, computer, printer, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, copy machine, and all Microsoft Office products.
Working environment/physical activities: Office environment within a clinical setting. Enter data into computer programs via use of EMR database system. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs occasionally. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making.
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STRIDE conducts a background check, including criminal history, education, license, and certification.
STRIDE recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our organization. STRIDE is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.