Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

The Dental Hygienist is at the forefront of patient care and services at our practice. The ideal candidate in this position must have : excellent time management, skilled in offering adjunctive services, must be confident, a great communicator and of course maintain a positive attitude.

The scope of the work encompasses a variety of clinical duties which promote excellent quality of care in the prevention and treatment of dental disease, promotion of dental health, effective and efficient operation of the practice and fosters favorable public relations with patients, team and dentists.

JOB DUTIES :

• Performs all hygiene functions according to policies.
• Accurately document patients health profile and review every visit, including allergies, current medications, surgeries and new medical conditions.
• Document patients chief complaint or concern, relay thin information to the dentist and record how it is to be addressed.
• Record in patients chart all existing dental restoration.
• Expose and process necessary radiographs prescribed by the dentist utilizing digital technology.
• Use intraoral camera to document the condition of existing teeth, existing dental restorations, the appearance and signs of current soft tissue health or presence of disease, and lesions or areas of concern.
• Update photos as dental treatment is completed.
• Record in patients chart the dentists comprehensive treatment plan to address dental disease of both the soft and hard tissues, and record sequence and priority of treatment plan.
• Perform adult or child prophylaxis on healthy patient.
• Apply fluoride varnish when indicated on children or adult patient.
• Apply sealants when indicated, and document in clinical chart.
• Perform a full mouth debridement if prescribed by dentist.
• Perform periodontal scaling a root planning prescribed by the dentist on patients diagnosed with periodontal disease.
• Apply chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of periodontal disease when prescribed by dentist.
• Provide patient education so patient understands the level of oral health existing in his / her mouth, and address how to improve or continue to maintain the patients best possible oral health, and document in clinical notes.
• Perform charting duties with accuracy and speed utilizing auxiliary personnel when available.
• Must maintain minimum CE credit hours, CPR and radiology certificate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Graduate of accredited or certified dental hygiene program.
• Florida State issued Hygiene License.
• CPR certification.
• State issued Radiology Certificate.
• Excellent communication and bedside manner
• Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently, required
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Computer Proficiency required
• Happy and positive thinking, able to project this attitude around others
• Flexible & adaptable nature to work in a continuously evolving environment
• Bilingual preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The job may require from time to time to lift light to moderate amounts of weight (e.g., boxes of medical / facility supplies) up to 30 lbs.

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

EMPLOYMENT :

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Job Type : Part time / Full-time

Salary : $32.00 to $35.00 / hour plus Bonus

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay :
• Bonus pay
• Bonus pay
6 days ago