Registered Dental Hygienist - Midwest Family Dental Care - Kokomo, IN

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Kokomo, IN

Job Description

We are currently looking to add a part-time dental hygienist to our team!
Preferred days Monday & Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm with an hour lunch.
However, if Monday & Thursday does not work for you, we are open to Tuesday & Wednesday as well!
As a Dental Hygienist at Midwest Family Dental Care - Kokomo, you would be responsible for:

patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
taking necessary radiographs
removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs performing documentation and office management activities
maintenance of the hygiene schedule and patient follow-up
documenting proper notes for any procedures completed
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
Valid state license to practice

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount

Schedule:

Day shift

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist license (Required)

Work Location: In person

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