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.