Dental Hygienist

Full Time/Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist
Job Overview:

Our well established, private practice is looking for a confident, patient-oriented and self motivated dental hygienist to work with us on a PART TIME  basis (IMMEDIATE OPENING). You will work along-side the clinical team to provide exceptional care, while promoting and educating the patient on proper oral health and preventive care. Ideal candidate must demonstrate a deep understanding of periodontal cases, periodontal treatment planning and have confidence in scaling and root planning procedures, as well as, related health and safety protocols. We will train the right person. This is a paperless office. Treatment planning and clinical charting are done through our software.

Schedule:OFFICE HOURS 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 8-5pm

Friday 8-2pm

2 Saturday's a month 8-2pm (every other Saturday)

but FLEXIBLE DAYS DEPENDING ON AVAILABLITY

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial mouth screenings, review and record patient health history
• Take necessary dental x-rays
• Evaluate for periodontal conditions, such as: the need for full mouth debridement, localized and/or generalized periodontitis
• Provide thorough hygiene care, including: full mouth debridement, prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, fluoride and sealant placement
• Take Oral Cancer Screening
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to properly and effectively educate patients on oral health status
• Attention to detail. Ideal candidate must be ale to write clear, detailed and accurate clinical notes of services provided and pertinent conversations.
• Sterilization of instruments and operatory
• Ability to recognize dental treatment needs
• Maintain strict infection control, OSHA and HIPPA compliance
• Educate patients on proper dental care, including proper home care, as well as necessity of routine dental visits
• Other job-related duties, as designated
• ANESTHESIA LICENSE preferred

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Job Type: FULL/PART-TIME 

Pay: $55 - $62 per hour depending on experience (negotiable)