Dental Hygienist
Southeast Community Health Systems•Zachary, LA
•$27 - $42
About The Position
Responsible for the coordination dental care tasks, mostly focused on keeping patients' teeth and gums clean.
Requirements
- Associate degree required
- Licensed as a dental hygienist in good standing within the state of Louisiana
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- BLS Certification required
Responsibilities
- Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease.
- May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
- Expose and develop x-ray film.
- Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Treat dental problems or diseases.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Fabricate medical devices.
- Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
- Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
- Other duties within the scope of license assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
