Dental Hygienist needed - Part Time or Full Time

Top 5280) Dentist (seeking an amazing full or part-time hygienists to join our high performing team where you “make a difference every day”!

The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The position also educates patients on oral hygiene, takes and develops x-rays, and applies fluoride or sealants and schedule patients next cleaning.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins             of gums using dental instruments. 

·         Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of 
           gum disease. Feels lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or     
           tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.

·         Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

 

·         Exposes and develops x-ray film.

·         Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and     
          disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

·         Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.

·         Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral      
          health of patients or the general public.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

·          Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental  
           hygiene.

 

·               Successful applicants will easily demonstrate the following attributes: An experienced professional, team player mentality, patient-focused every day, dependable, contagious positive-attitude, friendly, thorough yet gentle touch, self-motivated, takes initiative and creates excitement in realizing our team and practice goals.

Education and Experience:

·         Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene plus, x-ray certified, OSHA trained 

·         State-required certificate/license with no stipulations

·         Current CPR certification

Compensation: 

·         Pay starting $43 per hour willing to pay more for experienced Hygienist. EXTRA pay for evening hours.

·         Benefits are effective after successfully completing 90 days.

 

COVID-19 considerations:

·         We strive to provide a safe environment for our staff and patients each and every 
          day. PPEs are provided for all staff as required.

Physical Requirements: 

·         Prolonged periods of standing, leaning and bending.

·         Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

 

Qualified candidates must include the following: a cover letter explaining why you would be the best fit for this position, a complete resume and contact information. Please email these items to Jenny at practicemanager@DrRippe.com