What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Health Pros North West?
Health Pros Northwest is seeking a Dental Hygienist (DH) to assist at the Quinault Tribal Health Clinic
- Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
- Performing documentation and office management activities
Job Qualifications:
- Washington Dental Hygienist license in good standing and free of previous restrictions
- CPR card
- TB/PPD test (current)
- Must be able to pass pre employment drug screen
Job Types: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Salary : $60
