DENTAL HYGENIST

Description:

Responsible for providing a range of clinical procedures. Assist in the performance of dental, radiological procedures, and inventory.

Responsibilities

Responsible for completing patient screening procedures (e.g., oral health, dental history, x-rays).
Counsels patient about good oral health and hygiene.
Maintains safe and clean working environment.
Provides excellent internal/external patient service via telephone or face-to-face contact
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Pay: $33-$42/hour

Potential eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment Programs

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

Must have current, valid Registered Dental Hygienist certificate and CPR .
Initiative; flexibility; ability to effectively address multiple tasks requiring attention to detail; problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
Knowledgeable of all ADA codes, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to function with autonomy and minimal supervision.
Ability to manage confidential records and information.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications

Current Dental Hygienist License.
Current CPR certification.
Two (2) years clinical dental hygiene experience.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Typical Physical Demands

· Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

· Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

· Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

· Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

· Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

· Physical: Sitting 40-50% of time and standing, walking 20-30% of time. Lift up to 20-50 lbs; push and pull up to 20-50 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.

Chairside assisting • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Hourly pay • Pre-examination patient preparation • In-person customer service • Loan repayment program • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Mid-level • Health insurance • High school diploma or GED • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Initial patient assessment • Ability to lift 50 pounds • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Paid time off • Healthcare privacy protection • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Dental Hygiene • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • Employee discount • Clean workspace maintenance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • 2 years • Communication skills • Health education and counseling • Life insurance • Client interaction via phone calls