Permanent Dental Hygienist Job in Marion, NC
At Marion Family Dental, we are committed to providing quality dental care to families in the area. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We believe in the importance of listening to our patients, taking the time to truly understand each person's needs, goals, and lifestyle. Position Summary: The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist. Responsibilities: Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered Perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed Qualifications: Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school Current hygiene license where employed Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law Experience with dental software
