Dental Hygienist

Primary Purpose

Perform a variety of dental hygiene duties to promote quality dental care.

Essential Duties

Clinical Services

• Perform all phases of Dental Hygiene with accordance to the State board.
• Counsel with patients regarding, conditions treatment and maintenance.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene.
• Promote preventive recall
• Take radiographs (conventional and digital)
• Facilitate referrals to specialists
• Apply fissure sealants
• Document all oral conditions
• Monitor periodontal condition on a regular basis (probing depths, etc.)
• Develop tentative treatment plan for dentist to review
• Follows OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control

• Administrative
• Administrative

• Follow templates and document all procedures and conditions in Dentrix
• Participate in peer review, chart audit and case presentation

Regular and reliable attendance is required

Other Duties

Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned

Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Skills/Knowledge

• Current Hawaii Dental Hygiene License or Community Service Dental Hygiene License required
• CPR certification required
• Fluent in Chinese language preferred

Education

Diploma from a U. S. accredited Dental Hygiene school required

Experience

1 year of experience in public health setting (in any capacity) preferred

Kalihi-Palama Health Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.