Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile America PartnersCalhoun, GA
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About The Position

Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk. Help A Child Smile , a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Calhoun, GA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment.

Requirements

  • Active License
  • CPR or BLS certification
  • Ability to work well with both children and adults
  • Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel

Responsibilities

  • Assist with oral health management of all patients
  • Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
  • Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
  • Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
  • Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
  • Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
  • Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
  • Daily travel to and from school sites
  • Be a team player at all times

Benefits

  • Evenings, weekends and summers off
  • Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
  • Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
  • Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
  • Full and part time positions
  • Competitive daily base pay
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
  • Latest technology & digital radiography
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