Registered Dental Hygienist - Charles E. McElfish, DDS - Hurricane, WV

About us
Charles E. McElfish, DDS is an Individually owned Practice with a Friendly Caring Staff.
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to work Monday through Thursday. Excellent Pay, Sign-on Bonus, Production Bonuses, PTO, 401K, Dental Benefits. Duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) 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 needed. 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 a pleasant personality, we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize/sharpen dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral 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 or dental impressions
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation in Eaglesoft Software and charts on each patient, and scheduling next visit.
Monitor supplies
Clean and sanitize operatory after each patient
Assist with front office as needed (ie.. pulling charts, scheduling)

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
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

Charles E. McElfish, DDS provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Paid time off

Work Remotely

No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Referral program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Work Location: In person

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