Hygienist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 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
• SDF Certification
• Works well with others (both children and adults)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Current (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients, acting as a team player.
• Verify patient identity using name and date of birth before administering treatment and initial the medical chart.
• 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.

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.
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography