Dental Hygienist - Kahuku Medical Center - Kahuku, HI

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Kahuku, HI

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Hygienist


Department: Dental


Reports To: Dental Services Manager


Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Non-Bargaining





Exciting Opportunity on the North Shore!


The Dental Clinic at Kahuku Medical Center is thriving! We are expanding to better support the robust community that we have the pleasure to serve. The ideal candidate is a team player, motivated, and passionate about their work. If this is you, look no further!

Salary Range: $40.29 - $47.22

Benefits:

401k
401k Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedule
No Weekends!
Teamwork, camaraderie and fun!


Primary Purpose:
Under supervision, the dental hygienist provides a wide range of screening procedures and dental support services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administers prophylactic treatment by scaling and polishing of teeth.
Documents area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist’s review.
Oversight of instrument sterilization, and oversight of competency of peers running sterilization processes.
Takes x-rays to determine the extent of any decay/disease. v
Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
Updates medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist’s review.
Instructs patients in oral hygiene techniques, answering specific questions and providing other relevant educational information.
Practices universal precautions and other sterilization/infection control procedures.
Maintenance of equipment.
Provides associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication, and other record-keeping.
Performs related duties as required.


Physical Requirements:

Able to stand for an extended period.
Good eyesight.
Able to sit for an extended period.
Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.


Job Qualifications/Skills:

Degree in Dental Hygiene
Certification in administration of local anesthesia.
Strong communication skills.
Possess a friendly and professional demeanor within a work environment.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Carry out assignments to completion within a parameter of given instructions.
Prescribed routines and standard acceptable practice.
1-year of experience as a hygienist preferred but new graduates also welcomed!


The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this position’s essential functions of this position.

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