STATEMENT OF WORK - DENTAL HYGIENIST.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

On-Site Dental Hygienist Services

1.0 PURPOSE

• The Dental Hygienist’s day-to-day Supervision will be provided by the Catawba

Service Unit Dental Director. Administrative contractual oversight will be provided by Catawba Service Unit Chief Executive Officer. The Dental Hygienist will work three 8-hour days per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Hours will typically be 8:00am – 4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

• Dental Hygienist will treat and provide services for patients at the Catawba Service Unit.

• Duties to include, but not limited to:

o Completes preliminary dental examinations on new dental patients.

o Reviews patient’s medical and dental history for evidence of past and present conditions such as medical illnesses and use of drugs which may complicate or alter dental hygiene treatment.

o Examines the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease and charts findings.

o Inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of disease such as oral cancer;

interprets routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities such as cavities and deep periodontal pockets.

o Refers abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusion, and suspicious lesions to the dentist.

o Prepares dental hygiene treatment plans for patient including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment.

• Performs a complete oral prophylaxis on ambulatory patients. Performs deep sub gingival scaling, root planning, and curettage under local anesthesia. Polishes the teeth and applies fluoride for hypersensitivity and caries prevention. Gives home care instructions to patients after curettage. Applies sealants as indicated by the patient’s treatment plan.

• Assists the dentist by making repairs and adjustments to the teeth by smoothing rough edges of restorations, removing overhanging margins of fillings, reducing sharp edges of fractured teeth, polishing and finishing amalgam restorations, and inserting temporary fillings in teeth.

• Exposes, develops and processes radiographs on patients including bite wing, periapical and panoramic x-rays. Adjusts voltage, amperage, and timing of x-ray equipment. Selects type of radiograph that will be necessary for patient’s mouth. Positions film and machine to ensure coverage of area to be x-rayed. Mounts and labels x-ray. These services will be needed to work three 8 hour days a week.

• Insurance: For all of the services set forth herein and as hereinafter amended, Hygienist shall maintain or cause to be maintained, in full force and effect during the term of this agreement, at his or her own expense, malpractice insurance, and keep on file with the Catawba Service Unit a current certificate of coverage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement, the Dental Hygienist irrevocably waives all claims against the Catawba Service Unit for all losses, damages, claims or expenses resulting from risks commercially insurable under this insurance.

• In performing services under this contract, the Dental Hygienist shall operate as, and have the status, of contractors and shall not at as an agent, or be an agent of the Catawba Service Unit. In accordance with such status as contractor, hygienist and medical support staff covenants and agrees that it will not hold herself or himself out as, nor claim to be an officer or employee of the Catawba Service Unit, or of any department, agency or unit thereof by reason hereof, and that he or she will not, by reason hereof, make any claim, demand or application to or for any right or privilege to an officer or employee of the Catawba Service Unit including, but not limited to Worker’s Compensation coverage, health coverage, unemployment insurance benefits, Social Security coverage or employee retirement membership or credit.