What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at CENTER FOR HEALTH MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY?
CHEMED Health is looking to hire an experienced Dental Hygienist to help us keep growing. If you're a hard-working professional, CHEMED is an ideal place to grow your career. You'll be glad you applied to CHEMED.
Responsibilities for Dental Hygienist
- Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride and sealants, and root planning
- Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document any abnormalities or suspected conditions
- Customize care to meet patient's oral health
- Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques
- Aid the dentist with procedures and emergencies as needed
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards
- Qualifications for Dental Hygienist
- Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
- Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- 1-2 years of experience working in a dental practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive dental care
- Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices