Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Oak Grove, OR
Compensation
$42-48/ hour DOEWork Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, and ThuExperience Required
at least 1 yearCertifications Needed
Local Anesthesia Certified, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Certified, Registered Dental HygienistJob Description
We are a busy private practice in search of an experienced dental hygienist to add to our team. Required hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30am-3:15ish (pt hours are 7-3).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Greeting and seating patients
- Taking digital X-rays as needed
- Charting
- Periodontal probing
- Reviewing med hx with all patients
- Adult and Child Prophylaxis, Periodontal Maintenance, FMD, SRP's
- Fluoride tx and sealant placement
- Co-diagnosing and reinforcing treatment recommended by doctor
- Diagnosing periodontal disease and educating patients on the disease process
- Entering treatment plans into computer
- Entering existing restorations into computer
- Assisting doctor with exams
- Communicating with front office using digital route slips
- Setting up and tearing down operatories
- Sterilizing hygiene instruments
- Restocking operatories
- Sanitizing operatories
- Dismissing patients and reinforcing importance of next recall
- Reviewing charts in preparation for next day's patients
- End of day clean-up (taking out garbages, turning off equipment, preparing operatory for next day)
Candidates MUST have the following skills/attributes:
- Time efficient
- Positive attitude
- Reliable and punctual
- Willingness to help out wherever needed
- Comfortable diagnosing perio and educating patients on the disease process
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic fashion
- Ability to keep patients comfortable throughout their visit
- Compassionate to patients' various needs
- Tech savvy
Benefits include medical, dental, & vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401k with company match.
Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration.
Posted about 3 years ago
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