Athens Smiles | Registered Dental Hygienist | Part Time

Smile Partners Recruitment is working with Dr. Rachel Clay and Athens Smiles to find a stellar dental hygienist for their loyal team!

Job Summary:
Athens Smiles is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team in Athens, GA. The ideal candidate is energetic, team-oriented, and passionate about helping patients achieve their smile goals.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient screening procedures, including assessing oral health conditions, reviewing patient health history, performing oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Take digital radiographs
• Follow practice protocols for quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referrals, emergency medicine, implants, perio program, and emergency treatment
• Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and use of cavitron/prophy jet
• Apply preventive materials to teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) and make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
• Promote good dental and general health by educating patients on oral hygiene techniques, flossing and brushing, providing oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing oral hygiene aids
• Maintain a sterile and organized working environment following infection control procedures
• Familiarize patients with their dental visit, provide support and compassion
• Chart dentition, evaluate hard and soft tissue, document existing restorations, decay, perio charting, and treatments

Candidate Requirements:

• Active GA RDH License
• CPR and First Aid certification

Part Time Schedule:

• Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.