Dental Hygienist - PARAMOUNT DENTAL CARE - Takoma Park, MD

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Takoma Park, MD

Job Description

Dental Hygienist needed (Fridays OFF and no weekend hours).
We at Paramount Dental Care, are in search of a high energy, service driven, kind hearted person to fill the position of DENTAL HYGIENIST in our low stress, friendly dental office located in Takoma Park, MD. Seeking a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. Probing depth charting, SRP, prophy, Whitening, taking x-rays etc ) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care, and maintaining the hygiene schedule when free, regarding recalls and follow up appointments. You’ll help the dentist with diagnosis and treatments for 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
Perio /probing depth charting
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 dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Management of Hygiene Schedule

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
Valid license to practice

Practice hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
***NO FRIDAY OR SATURDAY HOURS***
PARAMOUNT DENTAL CARE provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Work Remotely

No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $62.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Holidays
No nights
No weekends

Experience:

hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Hygiene License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Takoma Park, MD 20912 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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