Registered Dental Hygienist

****This role could be 32 - 40 hours a week****

Get ready for something extraordinary!  Picture this – You've got 6 weeks of paid time off in your first year (divided into different categories), plus 12 days of paid holidays.  That's just the beginning of the perks at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles!

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you:

Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.

Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!

Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

Working at Vivent Health, you can truly serve the underserved and become an impactful part of their health journey.

Position Purpose

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for facilitating all activities that involve patient care in the dental operatories as well as clerical duties, maintenance of dental equipment and supply inventory for our Milwaukee, WI location.

Essential Functions

• Provide dental prophylaxis (cleanings), scaling and root planning to dental patients.
• Provide preventive instruction to dental patients.
• Establish recall frequency and oversee patient recall adherence/appointing.
• Document initial periodontal conditions in patient chart and monitor conditions as appropriate at recall appointments.
• Report suspected pathologies to supervising dentist.
• Complete prior authorizations relating to periodontal services.
• Manage/order supplies related to periodontal services.
• ​Compile data required for reports as assigned by supervising dentist.
• Attend periodic continuing education seminars of periodontal topics.
• Perform other duties delegated by the supervising dentist.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist License (R.D.H.) in State of Wisconsin.  
• 2+ years' experience is a plus but not required. 
• Certified in Administration of Local Anesthetic (in accordance with respective State guidelines) is a plus but not required.
• Current CPR Certification.  
• Adhere to Federal, State, and local government regulations while assuring compliance with all Vivent Health service delivery standards.  This includes complying with the Vivent Health Care Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.

Pay Rate 

Starting at $39/hourly (Depending on Experience)

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service