Dental Hygienist

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. 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

1 Saturday a month 8-3pm

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 required 

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Job Type: PART-TIME 

Pay: $47.00 - $55.00 per hour depending on experience

COVID-19 considerations:
N95 respirators, gowns, safety glasses and face shields are provided.
Air purification units are in each operatory, as well as front-desk area.
Isolite systems are in each operatory for use during aerosol-generating procedures.