JOB TITLE: Dental Hygiene Coordinator (Hygienist)

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director (Dentist)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday through Thursday 8:45am to 5:15pm and 2 Fridays per month. 2 days in West Philly and 2 days in Southwest with occasional travel to the Northeast.

Sign-On Bonus: $1500, paid out in 3 increments. $500 after 30 days, $500 after 60 days and the remaining $500 after 90 days.

Purpose and Scope

As a mission based Dental Practice, the Dental Hygiene Coordinator (Hygienist) will use preventive, educational and therapeutic methods for controlling oral disease to help individual patients and groups achieve and maintain oral health. He/She/They/Them will supervise the Dental Hygienists who work under the direction Kids Smiles dentists. Further, on behalf of the hygiene department, the Dental Hygiene Coordinator, will serve as a representative of the hygiene department at all clinical and management meetings. This position also has the ability to apply for loan repayment.

Job Responsibilities

Performs all the duties of a Dental Hygienist.
Educate and counsel children and adults on dental health, plaque control, oral hygiene and nutrition and the relationship between oral health and chronic disease.
Remove deposits and stains from teeth by scaling and root planning.
Assist in the prevention and control of dental caries and gum disease.
Select and use appropriate fluoride treatments.
Exposes and processes dental x-rays.
Places sealants as directed by Kids Smiles dentists.
Review and assure completeness/accuracy of medical history.
Manage any hygienist issues that may arise as well as communicate important scheduling/staffing information to the hygienists.

Required Experiences and Skills

Graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
2+ years experience as a Hygienist.
Ability to provide professional information and educational services to patients.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Able to perform precise and detailed work.

Location/Travel

This position is located in Philadelphia, PA. You will spend 2 days per in week at our office in West Philly on Market Street, 2 days per week in our Southwest Office on Island Ave. and occasionally go to our NE Philly office on Franklin Mills Blvd.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Will you be able to reliably commute to our two main offices on Market Street and Island Ave with the occasional commute to Franklin Mills Blvd?

Experience:

Hygienist: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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