Registered Dental Hygienist- Competitive Pay!

*We are looking to welcome a hygienist with an active license to practice around the Scottsville area of Virginia.*Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.*We offer an easy going, supportive, and family, but fast-paced and competitive work environment, and a lucrative opportunity for career advancement!**Compensation: $50-$70/hour, merit/performance based bonus/raise system, Welcome package for the right individual**Benefits include: very competitive pay, health/prescription drug insurance, paid time off based on tenure, paid holidays, 401 (k) matching, free dental services to you and your dependents.**Job Type(s): Full-time, Part-time, Contract**/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_**Dental Hygienist Job Responsibilities:** Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.* Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.* Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.* Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.* Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.* Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.* Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession and exposing and developing radiographic studies.* Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.* Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations, cleaning, and polishing removable appliances.* Places, carves, and finishes amalgam restorations.* Removes cement from crowns and bridges.* Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.* Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions and providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.* Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories and charting in patient records.* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.* Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.* Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.Dental Hygienist Qualifications / Skills:* Use of dental technology* Dental health maintenance* Infection control* Health promotion and maintenance* Bedside manner* Creating a safe, effective environment* Listening* Teamwork* Administering medication* Thoroughness* Self-developmentJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, ContractPay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Retirement planMedical specialties:* Primary CareSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* No weekendsWork Location: In person

Created: 2024-10-19