Dental Hygienist - Full Time - Victus Dental - Pensacola, FL

Dental Hygienist Job Description We are hiring a looking for an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist for our growing dental practice. You will assist the dentist in various procedures and operation of x-ray machines. We also utilize assisted hygiene at our office. To do well in this role you should have a current State hygiene license, up-to-date vaccinations, and previous experience as a dental hygienist. Hygienist Duties: Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums. Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling. Noting and reviewing patient medical history. Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease. Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists. Maintaining dental equipment and x-ray machine. Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues. Using a sensor to take x-rays. Sterilizing dental instruments. Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care. Applying fluorides and other dental decay preventing agents. Working with dentists and dental assistant. Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients. Coordinates with hygiene assistant to effectively provide dental hygiene services to multiple patients at a time Qualifications: Associate’s degree from an accredited Hygiene program State hygiene license Current CPR certificate Current on Hepatitis B vaccination Ability to administer local anesthetic agents Able to use an x-ray machine Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Comfortable using computers for a variety of tasks Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health Base Pay of $32 and up depending on experience + bonus opportunities! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $66,500.00 - $79,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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