Travel Dental Hygienist

About the Practice:At CarolinasDentist Fayetteville, we provide exceptional patient care to our patients while creating a funergetic atmosphere for our staff. We are looking for a team player, with a positive attitude, good people skills, and great communication. You must have a dedicated work ethic, be punctual, able to multitask, and have dental experience. We are looking for someone that takes initiative and is open and adaptable to change.Job Description:This position will be responsible for assisting in covering multiple Carolinas Dentist locations through North Carolina (mainly the Triangle, Sand Hills and Wilmington areas). Candidate would have access to dependable transportation.Responsibilities:The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.Qualifications:Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene schoolCurrent hygiene license where employedMaintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by lawExperience with Open Dental software is a plus but not requiredBenefits Offered:As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.Salary Range: 65-70 Requisition Number: 2024-14162

Created: 2025-01-03