Registered Dental Hygienist

DENTAL EXCELLENCE OF PARKESBURG • Full-time • Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, United States • $50 - $75 / hour • 4m ago

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.

As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. We want to make sure all of our patients leave with a valuable and satisfactory experience.

Our company culture is professional, but we also understand that work is our second home, so we try to have gatherings together and enjoy spending time together. We communicate and try to support each other in every way.

As a dental hygienist, we want you to be open working with new technology and be proficient at advising patients on oral health and preventative care. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays and intra-oral scan
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

SKILLS:

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
Valid license to practice
Willingness to learn new technologies.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits: