Clinical Lab Dental Hygienist

To provide dental hygiene coverage during the operation of the dental clinic. <strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>
<strong><u>Primary Duties in Dental Clinic:&nbsp;</u></strong><br>1. Reviews medical history forms of patients in the clinic. If a medical history is questionable, the part-time clinical lab hygienist will consult with the clinic dentist who will determine if the patient should receive care in the dental hygiene clinic.&nbsp;<br>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reviews and evaluates x-rays taken of patients in the clinic.<br>3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reviews and evaluates students with patients by observing and instructing students<br>in regard to history taking, scaling, polishing, charting, and probing as well as all &nbsp;clinical services provided by the clinic.<br>4. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Answers all questions of instructors and students in regard to patient problems in the clinic.<br>5. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Executes emergency care procedures, when necessary.<br>6. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Serves as a consultant to students and faculty in the clinic.<br>7. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Makes comments and suggestions to the Program Director and the Clinical Coordinator concerning procedures.<br>8. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Utilizes standardized grading methods and clinic evaluation procedures.<br>9. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Enhances the attitude and professionalism of the student by wearing appropriate<br>attire and following proper clinical protocol as outlined in the Dental Hygiene Policies Handbook.<br>10. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Attends department staff meetings when requested.<br>11. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assists with maintenance of the Dental Hygiene clinic and equipment.<br>12. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assists clinical coordinator with grade calculation for clinical courses.&nbsp;<br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong><u>Referral of Patients</u></strong><br>1. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Patients of record who need follow-up care will be referred to the patient’s dentist of record. Solicitation of patients who have documented dentists of record will be construed as unprofessional and grounds for dismissal.<br>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In the event the clinic patient of record does not have a documented dentist of record, the patient will be advised to check the telephone directory.<br>3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Direct solicitation of patients for part-time clinic staff will not be allowed.
<ul><li>Required to hold a dental hygiene license to practice in the State of Maryland.&nbsp;<li>Must be CPR certified.&nbsp;<li>Recognition to administer Local Anesthesia is required or will be obtained immediately upon hire.</ul>
Applicants will be required to complete some training on teaching and/or educational methodology

$$35.00 Hourly Wage