Dental Hygienist
Company: Carti
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Performs a variety of highly skilled oral health clinical
procedures and provides oral health education under the supervision
of the dentist. This includes professionally clean patients teeth,
assess caries risk, help make diagnosis of periodontal status and
perform a thorough head and neck exam. Hygienists will provide oral
hygiene instructions specific to the patients needs, including
those specific to their cancer treatment. This individual will
support the dental team and provide care to patients that aligns
with CARTIs core valuesSPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists with the preliminary assessment of each
new dental service patient.Removes biofilm, stains, and calculus
from supra-gingival surfaces.Performs scaling and root
planning.Applies fluoride and sealants for caries protection.Takes,
develops, and mounts x-rays. Performs complex or specialized
radiography.Sets up and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment, in
accordance with universal safety precautions and other safety
standards.Follows OSHA and Infection Control guidelines specific
to:Personal emergency treatment for blood borne pathogens and
hazardous materials.Bio-hazard waste handling, disposal and storage
(including sharps)Wearing appropriate protective gear during oral
procedureDocuments treatment plans and care performed on
patients.Assists in demonstrations, showing equipment and/or
explaining systems and methods to dental assistant and/or dental
hygiene interns; may follow up with further information or
tutorials with students.Assists patients with special needs and
complex medical conditions.Performs assigned duties that fall
within your area of practice.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
NoneEDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:Graduate from
an accredited dental hygiene school with an associate degree,
requiredBachelor's degree, preferredCurrent license from the
Arkansas State Dental board with local anesthesia permit,
preferredBLS certificationEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and
ABILITIES:3 years of clinical hygiene experience, preferred.Able to
utilize American Academy of Periodontology classification for
diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease.WORKING
CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to transport patients via
wheelchairs on an occasional basis.Ability to assist patients to
get in and out of the dental chair on a frequent basisREASONING
ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety
of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule
form.INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Must interact and communicate both
verbally and in written form.Must interact and exchange information
regarding patients with physicians and other departmental
personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while
respecting the confidentiality of patient information.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The
employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to
finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with
hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK
ENVIRONMENT:The work environment described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job.This position involves potential exposure to
infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate
vaccinations and safety training.COMMENTS:This description is
intended to describe the essential job functions, the general
supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the
performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other
functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add
or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the job.This position is a Safety Sensitive
Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental
competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability
to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.by
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