Big Smiles-posted 2 months ago
Entry Level
Jackson, MS
501-1,000 employees

Smile Mississippi, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Jackson, MS 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, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

  • Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
  • Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
  • Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
  • Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
  • 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)
  • Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
  • Daily travel to and from school sites
  • Must hold active RDH license
  • Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties
  • Works well with others (both children and adults)
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • 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 compensation
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
  • Latest technology & digital radiography
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