Dental Hygienist II

Job Description

Job Description

This document is intended to describe the general duties required for this position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Summary

The Dentist Hygienist II is responsible for providing a variety of oral health clinical procedures and provides oral health Education to patients of Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. in a courteous and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers prophylactic treatment by the scaling and polishing of teeth.
• Documents area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist's review. When appropriate, may call in dentist for immediate consultation.
• Takes x-rays to determine extent of any decay and disease.
• Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
• Updates medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing other Educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
• Practices universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures, and maintains equipment.
• Provides associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record-keeping.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in South Carolina
• Current CPR certificate required