What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist - Established Private Practice position at Smithfield Dental Care?
We are looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist duties will revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, prophylaxis scaling and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Help Hygiene assistant sterilize dental instruments
- Conduct initial oral screenings and check health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene
- Valid licence to practice
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $36.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Ability to Commute:
- Smithfield, UT 84335 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Smithfield, UT 84335: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36 - $45