Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Hygienist needed in our dental office

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Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

San Francisco, CA

Compensation

58-70$ per hour

Work Days

Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri

Experience Required

less than 1 year

Software Experience

Eaglesoft

Job Description

An established modern dental practice is looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. We are a fun and hard working team that loves what we do and believe in a patient-centered care. Our office culture is based on respect and fairness. We believe in diversity, trust and integrity.

What do Dental Hygienists do?

Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, performing dental hygiene procedures and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help our dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, 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 great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you!

Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize 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 and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
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; Master’s is a plus
Valid license to practice in California

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $58.00 - $72.00 per hour

Posted almost 2 years ago