Dental Hygienist - -

Position: Dental Hygienist Location:  Cheverly Health Center, 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD, 20785 Department: Dental Clinic and Mobile Unit Duration: 04+ months with possible extension Guaranteed Hours: 24 hrs per week Shift timing: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Job code: 24-07516 Job description: The incumbent will perform the following duties for all patients, regardless medical history, age, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender: Administers dental sealants and fluoride treatments as required Performs prophylactic/preventive treatments (i.e. cleaning, fluoride sealant application, polishing); Prepares patients and organizes equipment to facilitate dental treatments Provide oral hygiene instructions Documents history and findings using electronic health/dental record Administers local anesthesia under direct supervision of a dentist Obtains patient medical histories and maintains dental files, charts and records Sterilizes and maintains dental instruments, equipment, supplies, medications, and the dental room Takes digital radiographs Takes impressions of the mouth Assists in maintaining dental operatory and equipment per manufacture and ADA standards Provides Oral Health Case Management Assists with meeting performance standards of grant funded programs Observes proper OSHA infection control procedures Applies universal precaution standards Performs other related duties Certifications: Unrestricted Active Dental Hygienist license issued by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners