About the job Hygienist Job in Kettering, OH
Blue Jay Dental Seeks Registered Dental Hygienist in Kettering, OH
Kettering, OH
Job Responsibilities
- Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
- Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
- Take patient vital signs
- Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
- Take radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
- Apply sealants and fluorides
- Electronic record keeping
- Document patient dental history and chief complaint
- Record and report pertinent observations
- Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Complete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
- Review and explain treatment plan and associates fees with patient
- Articulate and express patient concerns to dentist
- Primary treatment coordinator
- Ancillary duties as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Individual must be reliable
- Completed dental hygiene certificate program or associates degree in dental hygiene and has current hygienist license for state of North Carolina
- Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
- Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and / or implement operating practices
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
- Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
- Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
- Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
- Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Job Type : Full-time Benefits :
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule :
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay :
Signing bonus
Ability to commute / relocate :
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License / Certification :
Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)
Work Location : One location
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume to [email protected]; or, for a faster response, please call / text Jeremy at 218.461.1730.
2 days ago