Dental Hygienist Independent Practice
360care
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Part time
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 12 days ago
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About the company
360care
Hospital & health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
At 360care, we are in business to better the lives of our customers by improving access to quality care by serving as the link between senior care communities and ancillary providers. We are committed to *providing exceptional experiences to all we serve *working towards goals with passion and urgency *consistently treating others with understanding and respect *improving through innovation while embracing the ever-changing healthcare landscape. More than 3,000 senior care communities and more than 400 clinicians trust in 360care to help address the residents’ ancillary care needs. 360care works with the highest quality clinical professionals, who are dedicated to seeing that patients receive the best, most appropriate level of care.
What you'll do
- Conduct oral health assessments, clean teeth, apply preventative treatments, educate patients, take digital x-rays, and update patient records.
- Assist with exams and procedures, support patient transportation, and respond to patient inquiries.
What you need
- Oral Health Assessments: Conduct thorough oral health assessments, including for signs of oral diseases and abnormalities. Acts as an autonomous clinician responsible for comprehensive oral hygiene assessments.
- Teeth Cleaning: Perform dental cleanings, including removing plaque, calculus, and stains from teeth.
- Preventative Treatment: Apply preventative treatments like fluoride applications and sealants.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and families on proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing and dietary recommendations.
- Radiographs: Take digital dental x-rays as needed.
- Record Keeping: Accurate and timely updates to patient records including documenting treatments and observations.
- Assist Dentist during exams and procedures as needed.
- Assist with patient transportation.
- Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
- Provide timely responses to patient inquiries; document conversations in the EMR.
- Requires travel up to 100% of the time.
- Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance.
- Valid Dental Hygiene or Registered Dental Hygiene License
- Valid Independent Certification and/or License to practice independently
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Perks
- Flexible scheduling
- Full office support
- Field support and mentorship
- PPE
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