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Dental Hygienist - Casual Part Time
| Estimated Pay | $38 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Martinsburg, West Virginia |
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Job Description
Shenandoah Community Health is seeking an energetic and motivated Part-time Dental Hygienist, who can work a flexible schedule, to join our dynamic team at Healthy Smiles. The Dental Hygienist should be passionate about going above and beyond to help our team fulfill our mission. Our mission consists of creating an exceptional experience for your patients every time they visit our office. Not only can you maximize your career potential, but you can also make a real difference in the lives of our patients!
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a dentist, cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments. Feels lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer. Feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease. May provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health of school children. May conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a dentist. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g. sealants and fluorides)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing and nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Making impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
- Performing documentation and office management activities.
Qualifications & Education Requirements (add Licensure on pertinent jobs):
- A degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and a State license are required
- Prefer minimum of one year experience.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Exceptional customer service and intra-personal skills required.
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