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Southside Medical Center, Inc. (SMC) was founded in 1967 as the Atlanta Southside Comprehensive Health Center. We are a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides primary health care and related services to the medically underserved and uninsured.
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Southside Medical Center, Inc. is a leader in organizing, providing and supporting affordable health care and related services to the public through diversified business activities. Our mission is that we are committed to providing exceptional primary health care and related services to the medically underserved of Metropolitan Atlanta.

Position Summary

Responsible to the Lead Dentist. Must perform all duties according to his/her direction and those of other dentists. Must perform treatment consistent with the standard of care for Hygienists. Must be a provider of dental treatment, conduct training sessions to individuals and groups in good oral health and hygiene. Must be able to train hygiene students in a training site. Must be able to help monitor and train staff to ensure proper OSHA guidelines.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for direct patient care as authorized by the Lead Dentist.
• Directly responsible to the Lead Dentist for their schedule of activities.
• Responsible for documenting severity of periodontal disease after reviewing x- rays, spot periodontal probing, and consultation with examining dentist.
• Maintains Electronic Digital Record (EDR) of the procedures performed by Dental Hygienist in patients’ record. Making sure all information is entered into the EDR before patient is dismissed. This includes: a) diagnosis and recommended treatment, b) Patient’s medicine record and medical allergies (make sure the allergy icon is marked active), c) Signatures for all parties involved on medical histories and informed consents, d) patient oral hygiene level and progress or lack thereof, e) all drugs prescribed to the patient, f) patient’s next visit information, g) patient’s acceptance or refusal for periodontal treatments, h) any doctor’s note information.
• Responsible for performing a comprehensive oral prophylaxis on patients.
• Gives homecare instructions along with oral prophylaxis.
• Maintains all dental equipment and instruments for maximum economical use.
• Establishes and maintains an oral health preventive program.
• Provides individual and group educational activities to support an effective preventive
• Creates and maintains a recall system that will ensure continued good oral health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Georgia. High school graduate or equivalency. One year of actual experience helpful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are required to be fully vaccinated and must wear masks at all times.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30315: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against or willing to get fully vaccinated for COVID-19?

Experience:

• Dental Hygienist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• registered Dental Hygienist license for Georgia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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