Suncoast Community Health Center - Plant City, FL

posted 3 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Plant City, FL
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Dental Hygienist RDH position is responsible for performing comprehensive oral exams, providing patient education on oral hygiene practices, and tailoring individualized care plans. The role includes carrying out scaling, root planing, and polishing procedures, administering treatments such as fluoride applications, and taking X-rays to detect dental conditions. Collaboration with dentists and healthcare providers is essential to design integrated care plans, especially for patients with complex medical conditions. The hygienist will also engage in community outreach to raise oral health awareness and stay updated on current dental hygiene research.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive oral exams to evaluate oral health and hygiene status.
  • Provide patient education on effective oral hygiene practices and the importance of preventive care.
  • Tailor individualized oral care plans to meet each patient's specific needs.
  • Carry out scaling, root planing, and polishing procedures.
  • Administer treatments, including fluoride applications and sealants, to enhance oral health.
  • Take and analyze X-rays to help detect dental conditions and inform treatment strategies.
  • Collaborate with dentists and healthcare providers to design integrated, multidisciplinary care plans.
  • Coordinate with medical teams to ensure safe and effective dental treatment for patients with complex medical conditions.
  • Educate patients about the link between oral health and overall wellness.
  • Keep meticulous, accurate patient records and document assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
  • Engage in community outreach and wellness programs to raise oral health awareness.
  • Stay updated on current dental hygiene research and best practices in integrated care.
  • Advocate for patients' oral health needs within the healthcare system.
  • Comply with all regulatory standards for patient records.
  • Collaborate with medical providers to assess children's oral health.
  • Offer nutritional counseling and oral hygiene guidance to both children and their parents.
  • Provide toothbrush prophylaxis, dental polishing, and sealant applications as time allows.
  • Administer topical fluoride applications.
  • Perform full-mouth debridement (FMD), scaling and root planing (SRP), X-rays, and other hygienist duties.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments, and ensure upkeep and sanitation of equipment and treatment areas.
  • Support improved access to urgent care and facilitate patient referrals to the dental clinic.
  • Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

Requirements

  • Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution (RDH degree preferred).
  • Valid Florida Dental Hygiene License.
  • At least 3 years of experience in dental hygiene.
  • BLS required.
  • Proficient in dental software, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, digital imaging, and modern dental tools and technology.
  • Knowledgeable in HIPAA, OSHA, and dental care regulations, with strong commitment to compliance.
  • Open to continuous learning and skilled at adapting to new technologies, techniques, and procedures.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for rapport building with patients and teamwork with healthcare providers.
  • Strong patient advocacy and educational abilities.
  • Experienced in performing cleanings, scaling, root planing, polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
  • Competent in X-ray processing and interpretation, dental instrument management, sterilization, and clinic hygiene.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with attention to detail, time management, and problem solving.
  • Must be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal.
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks, managing stress, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and related software.

Benefits

  • CME/CEU hours and licenses paid.
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