Dental Hygienist - Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers - Abington, PA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Abington, PA

Job Description

Job Description:

Shift: First Shift,Second Shift
Dental Hygienist
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a talented Registered Dental Hygienist to step into our culturally diverse and fast-paced facility!
Summary: The Dental Hygienist provides the patient with primary cost effective oral health cleaning for prevention of oral disease.
Hours: This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. Hours may vary Monday - Friday and can range from 8am to 8pm.
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Position Responsibilities/Duties:


Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient
Provide information and educate patients on dental hygiene best practices
Maintain instrumentation by sharpening, sterilizing and selecting instruments
Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health
Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins
Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
Arrest tooth decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
Employ the highest standards of professional thinking, bearing, conduct and appearance
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Assist Dentist with any dental/medical emergencies
Create and promotes the company image through exercising of sound, ethical business practices as related to patients, doctors and the business/medical community at large.


Experience and Skills:

Position Requirements:


Valid NJ RDH and X-Ray license
Valid NJ driver’s license
Strong computer skills; knowledge of MediaDent is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
Excellent customer services and communication skills


Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Benefits:
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package which includes: a healthy work/life balance, generous paid time off, floating /paid holidays, competitive wages, Tuition Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance. From: Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers

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