Dental Hygienist

McKinney Medical Center•Folkston, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform dental hygienist duties to include cleaning teeth, oral health assessments, treatment plans, patient education on oral hygiene and nutrition, documenting records and assist dentist with selecting treatments. Must be knowledgeable of dental instruments, equipment, materials and their uses; knowledge of sterilization methods, x-ray techniques, dental terminology; and dental hygiene and prophylaxis. Ability to use dental instruments and equipment. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to public in a pleasing manner. Computer knowledge and ability sufficient to enter patient information, as required. Maintain confidentiality of information and adhere to HIPAA guidelines. Ability to use mature judgment, in the performance of duties and to establish and maintain effective working relations with associates.

Requirements

Knowledgeable of dental instruments, equipment, materials and their uses
Knowledge of sterilization methods
Knowledge of x-ray techniques
Knowledge of dental terminology
Knowledge of dental hygiene and prophylaxis
Ability to use dental instruments and equipment
Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the public in a pleasing manner
Computer knowledge and ability sufficient to enter patient information
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
Ability to use mature judgment in the performance of duties
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with associates
Graduate from a dental hygiene school or college accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and recognized by the Georgia Board of Dentistry
Active license by the Georgia Board of Dentistry