Job Description
Dental Hygienist Needed for our growing dental practice. Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, team player and the ability to multi-task. Job entails great customer service, performing prophylaxis / periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, X-Rays, educating patients on oral hygiene and needed dental treatment.
Job Type: FT or PT applicants
Responsibilities for Dental Hygienist
• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride and sealants,
• Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document any abnormalities or suspected conditions
• Customize care to meet patient's oral health
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques
• Aid the dentist with procedures and emergencies as needed
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards
Qualifications for Dental Hygienist
• Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
• Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in NC
• Current CPR certification
• 1-2 years of experience working in a dental practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive dental care
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices
Job Type: Full time
