OPS Dental Hygienist - UF Health - Yulee, FL

Perform oral prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance procedures, scaling, and root planing procedures for patients of the Wildlight Dental Clinic, as permitted by Florida law. Instruct, evaluate and supervise patients in oral hygiene education and preventive dental techniques. Perform all other related duties. Complete appropriate extra- and intra-oral exams, including probing and charting. Maintain current medical and dental history, blood pressure, radiographs, progress notes, and charge entry. Keep dental faculty members informed of patient appointments and coordinate scheduling between doctors and patients. Support the patient recall system and scheduling, in cooperation with the front office staff members, to ensure timely care and scheduling of patients. Perform other administrative duties as necessary (i.e., copying, filing patient charts, etc.). Supervise sterilization of dental instruments or sterilize them (when necessary). Maintain clinic and operatory equipment in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Order and stock hygiene supplies. Expose, develop, and mount standardized and other special radiographs. Participate in in-service training and lectures. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) licensure. Perform other duties (as necessary). Attend meetings (as required). Job Type: Part-time Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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