Dental Hygienist

JOB SUMMARY Assesses patient needs, and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to patients. Utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required. * Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures such as cleaning, polishing, periodontal scaling and root planning, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures. * Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist. * Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments. * Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts. * Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate. * Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients. * May participate in community and school activities. * Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk-in patients. * Assists in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties. * Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC's corporate compliance program. * Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC's policy and current HIPAA regulations. * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: * Associate's degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene program. * Current license as a Dental Hygienist in Kentucky. * 2 years' experience directly related to duties and responsibilities preferred.

Created: 2026-04-15