Dental Hygienist

Summa Health System
Akron, OH, United States
$33,08-$39,7 an hour
Full-time

Dental Hygienist

Shift : Days / Monday-Friday

Status : Full Time / 40hr week

Location : Arkon Campus Center for Dental Health

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99.

Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary :

The dental hygienist is a licensed dental auxiliary who specializes in preventive dental care, treats and educates patients in the control and prevention of oral disease such as caries (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease through proper oral hygiene instructions and regular professional care.

Common procedures performed include dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, scaling and root planing, radiographs, and dental sealants.

Minimum Qualifications :

Formal Education Required

  • Graduation from a dental hygiene program that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
  • Licensed in the State of Ohio upon completion of a minimum of two (2) years of school.
  • Current radiology certificate with Ohio Dental Board.

Experience & Training Required

  • Detailed in charting.
  • Must be familiar with proper sterilization techniques and digital x-rays.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

  • Excellent oral communication skills with ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients, co-workers, residents, and dentists.
  • Ability to relate patient data / dental history to doctor.
  • Knowledge of dental terminology and CDT codes.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Dental software.
  • Population Specific Competency : ability to effective interact with populations of patients / customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level of Physical Demands

Sedentary : Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequency.

$33.08 / hr - $39.70 / hr

The salary range on this job posting / advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay.

We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers.

Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

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