Dental Hygienist

Eastlake practice looking for a growth-oriented Dental Hygienist!Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Candidate must be enthusiastic, have a sense of ownership, be a true team player and demonstrate a quiet confidence to get the job done for the practice and the patients.*Dental Hygienist Job Duties*:* Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.* Performs the necessary x-rays based on patient need.* 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; 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; placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations; removing 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; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.* Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; 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; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; 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; verifying receipt of supplies.* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.*Dental Hygienist Skills and Qualifications*: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-Development.Experienced and new hygienists welcome to apply! Current licensure required.Ascend or Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to $42.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistanceSchedule:* Day shiftEducation:* Associate (Preferred)License/Certification:* Dental Hygienist License (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2024-11-02