Dental Hygienist

Company: Meridian
Location: Anderson
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare

Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole-person integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.
$5,000 Welcome Bonus Offered!!
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We are currently seeking Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Dental Hygienists. We have locations in Richmond, Anderson, Muncie, Elwood, and Portland, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities of a Dental Hygienist:

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• Obtains preliminary dental history, makes observations, assessments and records appropriate findings.
  
• Prepares patient for the complete dental examination by the dentist.
  
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
  
• Interviews and advises patients regarding dental hygiene, tooth decay prevention, gum disease, etc.
  
• Scales teeth.
  
• Refers patients as appropriate.
  
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
  
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
  
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
  
• Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
  
• Participates in the development and implementation of PCER guidelines.
  
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant educational endeavors and appropriate associations.
  
• Maintains CPR certification and re-licensure requirements.
  
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
  
• Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Serves on committees as requested.
  
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
  
• Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.
  
  We are seeking Dental Hygienist candidates with the following qualities:
  
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  • Education: Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
    
  • Experience: Experience in a community health dental clinic setting preferred.
    
  • Certificate/License: Possession of an Indiana State Dental Hygiene License.
    
    Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits for a qualified Dental Hygienist:
    
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    • Health, dental, vision plans
      
    • 401k with company contribution
      
    • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
      
    • Generous PTO plan
      
    • Wellness plan
      
    • Professional development funds
      
    • Paid Holidays
      
    • Life balance oriented organization
      
      Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. All individuals who join Meridian are required to have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.
      Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.
      PI190101095

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