Dental Hygienist - Columbia Dental
About The Position
The Dental Hygienist provides dental hygiene services, examines patients’ oral areas, head, and neck for signs of disease, and educates patients about oral hygiene. The role includes taking and developing X-rays, applying fluoride or sealants, documenting findings, and assisting the dentist with procedures and emergencies. Care must follow accepted professional dental practices and standards, with patient confidentiality maintained and COVID-19 protocols followed. The hygienist may be asked by the Manager to travel to other Columbia Dental locations to provide coverage. Other relevant duties may be assigned. The position is part-time at Columbia Dental’s Norwalk, Connecticut location. Compensation is $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
- Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in the state of practice.
- Must be a Certified Dental Technician (CDT).
- Detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Able to handle multiple tasks and provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care.
- Able to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices.
- Reliable, flexible, and self-motivated, with the ability to exceed patient expectations.
- Excellent customer service and computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification is strongly preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience working in a dental practice is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a dental office is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride treatments, sealants, and root planing.
- Assess patients’ teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document abnormalities or suspected conditions.
- Customize care to meet each patient’s oral health needs.
- Complete periodontal charting, update clinical notes, and take X-rays as needed.
- Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques.
- Assist the dentist with procedures and emergencies as needed.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care according to accepted professional practices and standards.
- Follow COVID-19 protocols, including wearing a face mask at work, washing hands regularly, and cleaning frequently touched areas.
- Travel to other Columbia Dental locations to provide coverage when requested by the Manager.
- Perform other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
