Dental Hygienist II

BEAUFORT JASPER HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH • Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

The Dentist Hygienist II is responsible for providing a variety of oral health clinical procedures and provides oral health Education to patients of Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. in a courteous and professional manner.

Requirements

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in South Carolina
• Current CPR certificate required

Responsibilities

• Administer prophylactic treatment by the scaling and polishing of teeth.
• Document area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist's review. When appropriate, may call in dentist for immediate consultation.
• Take x-rays to determine extent of any decay and disease.
• Administer fluoride treatment as needed.
• Update medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing other Educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
• Practice universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures, and maintains equipment.
• Provide associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record-keeping.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees