POSITION SUMMARY: Hygienists will be responsible for the general oral health care of patients. The position of hygienist will be an hourly position in which compensation will be based on the number of hours actually worked each week. Hygienists will report directly to the Office Manager.

DUTIES:

Keeping up with sterilizing instruments as frequently and efficiently as possible.
Maintaining the following standards for the oral health care of patients on a consistent basis:

Perio-charting on all patients once a year, along with full mouth photos with intraoral camera
Bitewing x-rays taken for cavity checking once a year
Full mouth x-rays performed every three (3) years
Charting missing teeth and documenting problem areas at each visit
Determining patient recall schedule (three, four or six months)

Providing a list of the patient’s recommended restorative work, if applicable, to the front office staff for a treatment plan presentation and cost estimate to be presented to the patient before he/she leaves the office.
Thoroughly documenting all procedures performed during the course of a patient appointment and all other conversation made in person or on the phone.
Updating health history at every visit and documenting any changes or lack thereof in the patient chart.
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;

(e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) * Assisting with miscellaneous responsibilities during schedule lapses.

Monitoring inventory supply and assisting with the timely reordering of all hygiene supplies.
Restocking operatories and sterilization lab.
Handling end-of-day responsibilities for next-day set-up, including trash removal.
Other duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active practice. Must be able to endure long hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, and adequate vision and hearing are needed in daily work.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

Evansville, IN 47715 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Evansville, IN 47715: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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