COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA INC·Green Bank, West Virginia
The primary duties involve cleaning teeth, examining oral areas for disease signs, and carrying out the dentist's orders, including applying preventive agents and providing postoperative instructions. Responsibilities also extend to assisting in medical emergencies, exposing x-rays, and providing clinical services and health education to maintain oral health.
Green
Bank,
WV 26234Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level: 4
Year
DegreeJob
Shift:
AnyJob
Objective: Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and process x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Responsibilities and
Essential
Duties:
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
Carry out Dentist's orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the dental care administered relative to the patient/ significant other identified problem/needs.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist.
Apply fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
Assist Dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Expose and process x-rays.
Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain the oral health of school children.
Feel lymph nodes under the patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Perform delegated independent dental assisting functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.
Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and Dentist as evidenced within medical record, patient, and health care team feedback.
Effectively communicate patients changing needs and plan of care among staff members.
Report patient needs/problems and observations regarding patient's condition to the charge nurse/physician.
Other
Duties:
Perform selected tasks related to patient care and the patient's environment in a safe manner.
Contribute to the development of the patient/significant other, plan of care based on the identified patient problems/needs.
Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care.
Work collaboratively with other members of the care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
Use available written materials specific to patient condition or disease.
Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion.
Document health teaching, including patient/significant other response to and their understanding of health teaching.
Participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and is responsible for information discussed.
Other duties, as assigned.
Patient
Satisfaction:
Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them courteously and respectfully.
Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.
Assist in the orientation/training of new Team Members.
Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members.
Assist other Team Members in the performance of their assignments, as needed.
Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
Consider the impact of your actions on Team Members throughout the Organization.
Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts when possible.
Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the System.
Problem
Solving:
Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.
Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.
Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet patient expectations.
Take the initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Productivity/
Efficiency:
Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of the System (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others).
Organize job functions and work areas to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.
Adherence to
Departmental
Policies:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and the ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.
Comply with the CCWV's infection control policies and procedures, including Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, to ensure a safe working environment for self and others. Great Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Extended Sick Pay (ESP) Medical Health Insurance and Prescription Coverage Basic Life Insurance for Employee and Family Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) Voluntary Contribution Plan Health Reimbursement Account Employee Elected Voluntary Coverage for Employee and Family Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Spending Account Discounted undergraduate & graduate rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College for employee and family
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program, and one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist is preferred. Essential skills include strong communication, time management, dexterity for precise movements, and the ability to recognize potential problems.
QualificationsPhysical
Demands/Work
Environment:
Frequent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, bending, and supporting patients.
Incumbents will be exposed to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment.
Incumbents will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for their own transportation.
Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational needs.
Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:
Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Oral Expression- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Near Vision- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Finger Dexterity- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand thither with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Problem Sensitivity- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Education/Training/Experience:
Bachelor degree in Dental Hygiene having successfully completed four academic years of pre-professional and professional study in an accredited college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Educational Programs of the American Dental Association
One year of experience working as a Dental Hygienist is preferred.
Market context
Dental hygienist openings in West Virginia often reflect steady demand in preventive oral care settings, especially where practices need clinicians who can work efficiently and communicate clearly with patients. This role is competitive because employers typically look for accredited training, hands-on experience, and strong dexterity for precise procedures. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, experience, and availability before applying.