Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Hygienist
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Oak Grove, OR
Compensation
DOEWork Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, and ThuJob Description
We are a thriving general private practice in search of an experienced dental hygienist to add to our work family. Required hours are Monday - Thursday 6:30am-3:15pm (pt hours are 7-3). Hourly wage DOE. We offer FULL medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic benefits, as well as 401k with a company match, PTO, and paid CE.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Greeting and seating patients
- Taking digital X-rays as needed
- Periodontal probing
- Reviewing med hx with all patients
- Adult and Child Prophylaxis, Periodontal Maintenance, FMD, SRP's
- Fluoride application
- 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 effectively with front office staff
- 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)
- Maintenance of hygiene operatory equipment
Candidates MUST have the following skills/attributes:
- Time efficiency
- Exceptional Team Player
- Positive attitude
- Reliable and punctual
- Willingness to help out wherever needed
- Comfortable diagnosing perio and educating patient on the disease process
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic fashion
- Ability to keep patients at ease throughout their visit
- Compassionate to patients' various needs
- Tech savvy (preferably with Macs)
Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration. We look forward to meeting you!
Posted almost 3 years ago
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