• Performs preliminary patient evaluations of intra/extra oral exams and record findings.
• Monitors and records vital signs each visit.
• Assesses and completes health history every 6 months.
• Takes study model impressions.
• Records accurate probing and monitor bi-annually.
• Places and removes matrixes.
• Polishes amalgams with high or slow speed hand piece.
• Packs and carves amalgams that have been prepared, under CLOSE supervision of the Dentist.
• Places temporary restorations.
• Replaces temporary crowns.
• Places composite restorations.
• Removes overhangs.
• Applies pit and fissure sealants under CLOSE supervision of the Dentist.
• Provides deep scaling.
• Root planning as directed by the supervising Dentist.
• Utilizes cavitron as needed.
• Polishes coronally.
• Provides oral hygiene instruction.
• Applies fluoride treatments.
• Provides prevention treatment.
• Places and removes periodontal dressings.
• Removes sutures.
• Performs soft tissue curettage under close supervision of the Dentist.
• Performs all functions delegable to the dental assistant not addressed in this guideline.
• Schedules and confirms patients.
• Reviews medical emergency with staff bi-annually.
• Assists dental receptionist with recall system.
• Organizes and participates in community dental health projects.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene School.
• Ability to effectively treat all forms of periodontal disease.
• Ability to place permanent alloy, composite, and temporary restorations.
• Ability to administer anesthetic to their patients when required.

• Licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in Washington State.
• Possesses CPR certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.

• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
• Ability to use Electronic Medical Records software.