John D. Alderman, DDS is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist to add to our team. We are a well-established dental office located in a quant small-town community. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and will promote education of proper oral home care to patients. The position will require approximately 2-3 days per week. We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We are seeking a positive, professional applicant to join our relaxed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform patient health updates and dental screenings, thoroughly remove tartar and plaque, prophylaxis, digital X-rays, periodontal charting, and deep scaling/root planing if necessary.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and home care based on patient needs.
- Work closely with dentist and other staff to be able to assist in other roles during down time.
- Maintain accurate and timely records.
- Practice infection control standards to ensure safety.
- Computer skills essential for dental software usage (will train).
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person