Dental Hygienist - Santa Fe, NM

Company: Prime Physicians
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.

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Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505
Start Date: May 2025
Shift Schedule: 8 Hour Shift (7:30 am 4:30 pm); 9 Hour Shift (7:30 am 5:00 pm)

Qualification:

Education: Degree or diploma from a professional Dental Hygiene program
Certification: BLS, PALS - Preferred
License: A current, valid, unrestricted any state Dental Hygienist License
Experience: Minimum 2 year of clinical experience as a Dental Hygiene with a minimum of twelve months (12) in the specialty.

Responsibilities:

Perform clinical dental hygiene treatment, including child and adult prophylaxis, periodontal debridement, scaling/root planning procedures and administers topical/local anesthesia when needed.
Perform oral healthcare evaluations and risk assessments on new and recall patients, including vitals,
reviewing patient medical and dental health history, radiographic images, dental charting, caries risk assessment and periodontal screening and exams.
Use the electronic dental record (Dentrix) for documentation and dental hygiene treatment planning.
Takes radiographic images and interprets information to assist the dentist with treatment planning.
Provide oral health education and oral hygiene instruction to improve and maintain the oral health of patients. This includes education on dental caries, periodontal disease, tobacco cessation, nutritional counseling, and oral health information on the systemic effect of oral disease.
Provide preventive services, including sealants, fluoride application, desensitizing agents and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
Performs proper chairside infection control and the disinfection and sterilization of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assist with establishing and maintaining a periodontal patient recall system.
Assists in researching current dental literature and regularly attends health center and dental staff meetings to make improvements in the oral hygiene program.

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