Dental Hygienist - Dental Wellness of Lakeland - Lakeland, FL

We are hiring for 3 days a week Mon, Tuesday and Thursday Duties``` - Perform dental hygiene procedures, including teeth cleanings, scaling, and root planing - Take and develop dental x-rays - Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and provide personalized recommendations - Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed - Conduct thorough patient assessments and document medical history and treatment plans - Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile working environment - Perform dental office administrative tasks such as maintaining patient records ```Skills``` - Proficient in medical records management and documentation - Experience working with pediatric patients - Strong knowledge of infection control protocols and practices - Familiarity with medical coding for dental procedures - Ability to operate medical imaging equipment for dental x-rays - Excellent patient assessment skills and ability to identify oral health issues - Proficiency in Eaglesoft or similar dental practice management software - Knowledge of dental office procedures- Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software systems As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality oral healthcare to our patients. Your duties will include performing various dental hygiene procedures, educating patients on oral hygiene practices, and assisting the dentist during procedures. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring a clean and sterile working environment. To succeed in this role, you should have strong skills in medical records management, infection control, patient assessment, and dental office administration. Experience working with pediatric patients is highly desirable. Proficiency in Eaglesoft or similar dental practice management software is required. If you are a skilled Dental Hygienist looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! Job Type: Part-time Pay: $42.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 – 29 per week Work Location: In person

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