Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Smile Doctors•Kinnelon, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
Looking for a career that makes you smile? We’re seeking a Pediatric Dental Hygienist to join our growing team. Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and supervision of a Dentist.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- State Hygiene License required
- Current CPR Certificate required
- Current Hepatitis B vaccination required
- Ability to administer local anesthetic agents required
- Minimum one (1) year of previous Pediatric Dental experience required
Nice To Haves
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
- Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Responsibilities
- Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring that the Ultimate Patient Experience is delivered to every patient
- Screening patients during checkups
- Clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and gums
- Examine for indications of oral cancer
- Reviewing a patient’s dental and medical history
- Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
- Recommending care to improve a patient’s oral health
- Performing preventive dental care
- Applying fluoride treatments
- Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases
- Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments
Benefits
- We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
