Our patient oriented and friendly office is looking for a perfect fit to take over where our hygienist of 32 years of dedicated service is retiring. This position will become available in the first week of July.
We are looking for either two part time or a full time Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices, Monday through Thursday. Your duties will revolve around conducting patient screenings to include taking diagnostic radiographs, dental prophylaxis and educating patients on oral health and preventative care. As a critical dental team member, you will assist in formulating treatment plans for teeth and/or gum diseases and work up dental emergencies, as needed. Hampden Family Dentistry strives to have our patients' dental health as a priority, so you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies and a deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules. SEP IRA retirement plan, free dental care to staff and immediate family members, uniform allowance and assistance with CE costs are amongst the benefits offered. If you have a steady hand, have experience in the profession, are familiar with EagleSoft, and would like to become a member of the Hampden Family Dentistry team, we could be your new "dental home"!
Responsibilities
- Welcome and comfort patients
- Sterilize dental instruments properly and be a TEAM member by pitching in with a variety of office duties
- Conduct initial and periodic oral screenings and update medical health histories
- Identify oral conditions such as gingivitis, periodontitis and caries
- Perform dental prophylaxis on patients of all ages and willing to apply fluoride treatment on our youngest of patients.
- Educate patients on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques and tools to enhance their home care)
- Take X-rays and dental impressions, if needed.
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases
- Maintain thorough documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor dental hygiene and sterilization supplies
Skills
- Active dental hygiene license (either RDH or IPDH)
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA and OSHA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental instruments
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Willingness to assist other staff members when not actively treating patients
- Current dental local anesthesia license, preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person