DENTAL HYGIENIST

JOB SUMMARY:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, promoting dental health by providing professional dental hygiene services. The Dental Hygienist performs related duties as assigned by dental director and staff dentists in compliance with all regulations of the Florida Board of Dentistry and OSHA.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Provides dental hygiene services at multi-site locations: dental prophylaxis, gross debridement’s, scaling and root planning, perio maintenance, applies fluoride, sealant placement, cleans and polishes appliances
Takes impressions, pours models, assists with triaging
Provides oral cancer screenings
Exposes radiographs
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene instruction and post-operative instructions
Prepares treatment room for patient and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments
Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; adhere to proper charting protocols

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Dental Hygiene Degree, RDH
Must have and maintain current Florida License in good standing
CPR certification
Minimum 2 years of experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work efficiently and maintain productive daily schedule
Computer literacy
Ability to work well with people.
Ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and positive attitude

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual a plus
Local anesthesia certification a plus

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING:

Reports to the Dental Director and staff dentists

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

Communicate effectively with patients and staff
Be able to sit, stand, or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel
Be able to reach with hands and arms

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