Registered Dental Hygienist Tuesdays and Thursdays

Roberts Family Dentistry • Part-time • Pittsburg, California, United States • $62 - $70 / hour • 3w ago

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Dental Hygienist to help treat our patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) , advising patients on oral health and preventative care. As well as being proficient in local anesthetic injections, scaling and root planning. You’ll coordinate with the dentist about gum treatments for teeth or gum disease. 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. 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 perio screenings and check oral gum health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, 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, good brushing and flossing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate gum treatments
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor hygiene supplies

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
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
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
Valid RDH State License
Valid CPR

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $62.50 - $70.00 per hour

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