Dental Hygienist – Central Florida Health Care, Inc. – Winter Haven, FL

This is a working level job working under general direction applying discretion and latitude in performance of various tasks associated with dental hygiene in a clinical or public health setting. Incumbents may supervise and evaluate performance of professional, paraprofessional and/or support personnel as assigned. Incumbents must be licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Florida to perform this job.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives

• Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations

• Complete all required paperwork on time (Timesheets, encounter tickets, evaluations, progress notes, etc.)

• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan

• Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you

• Personally utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting

• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring Dentistry services as requested by the Dental Director. Represent CFHC in the community

• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care / services are being provided

• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans

• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements

• Provide accurate coding information on encounter tickets that corresponds to care given and documented in progress notes

• Rotate to other CFHC centers as needed to provide coverage

• Report as needed to the Dental Director any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability

• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the Dental Director)

• Report dental issues at the Dental Meetings

• Review and update dental provider protocols and participate in Quality Assurance programs to minimize risk, in collaboration with the Chief Clinical Officer

• Participate in Peer Review activities as requested by CCO

• Make recommendations to the Dental Director regarding the purchase of dental supplies, instruments, and equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these

• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the dental team

• Be supportive of coworkers

• Apply dental techniques

• Teach personal hygiene and daily living skills

• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

• Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times

• Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines

• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Dental Director