Part Time Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Stephen A. Harris DMD - Albany, NY

DENTAL HYGIENIST/PT : Progressive, caring, Colonie dental office seeks a candidate with excellent clinical and personal communication skills. Previous dental experience preferred. Part time, Monday-Wednesdays 7:45-5:00. The safety of our dental team and patients is of utmost importance to us. We schedule 50 minute periodic patient cleaning appointments. Check our practice out at drharrisdental.com. If you are interested in joining a quality, ethical patient-oriented team where your participation makes a difference, contact us at: Tel. (518) 869-9453, Fax. (518) 869-9837 We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist 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 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 dentist with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Maintain Colgate order schedule for patient hand outs 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 Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $52.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Retirement plan Ability to Commute: Albany, NY 12205 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Albany, NY 12205: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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