Dental Hygienist

CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.

Position Summary
Provides clinical oral hygiene services including collecting medical and dental histories from patients, taking dental x-rays, dental charting and updating patient’s dental record in Dentrix, dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the center’s clinical protocols.
 

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
• Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients.
• Organizes and performs preventive oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education in the community as requested.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) program of the Dental Department.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department protocol and directive.
• Assists in the maintenance of all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directive and policies as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive and center policy as well as state federal regulations(s).
• Complies in full of CCI’s Infection Control Plan.
• Sterilizes dental instruments and tools.

• Associate degree from an accredited school of dental hygiene
• Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the State of Maryland.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with fellow healthcare providers.
• Ability to work under general supervision according to establish guidelines by Maryland Board of Dental Examiners
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Understanding and knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required.

Why Work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

** CCI Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

Founded in 1972, CCI Health Services is a diverse and inclusive workplace grounded in community. Located in the Washington, DC Metro Area, each year CCI cares for more than 60,000 individuals in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. As a non-profit, CCI is committed to improving health equity through the provision of affordable primary care for all, across all stages of life. Visit ccicares.org for more information.