Dental Hygienist-Southern Correctional
About The Position
The Dental Hygienist position is located at services to offenders at Southern Correctional Institution in Montgomery County, NC. Reporting to the Dentist. Position is responsible for performing the following duties under the general supervision of a licensed dentist: Examining teeth of patients and makes referrals to dentist, applies topical fluorides and performing dental prophylaxis in the prevention of dental diseases, Records findings and maintains records on dental status and services rendered to patients, Instructs patients on the proper care of teeth, Recommends measures for the prevention of dental diseases, assists the dentist in planning and carrying out dental health programs. This position may assist Dentists in other facilities, in the South-Central Region, as needed.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina.
- Credentials, certificates, licenses, AND education MUST be included on the application with dates.
Nice To Haves
- Documented Knowledge in the application of the techniques and practices of dental hygiene.
- Documented working skills using dental equipment, instrumentation and radiographic techniques.
Responsibilities
- Examining teeth of patients and makes referrals to dentist
- Applies topical fluorides and performing dental prophylaxis in the prevention of dental diseases
- Records findings and maintains records on dental status and services rendered to patients
- Instructs patients on the proper care of teeth
- Recommends measures for the prevention of dental diseases
- Assists the dentist in planning and carrying out dental health programs
- May assist Dentists in other facilities, in the South-Central Region, as needed
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
