Dental Hygienist - Santa Clarita Smile Design - Newhall, CA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Newhall, CA

Job Description

We are looking for an outgoing hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required.
Job Responsibilities

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
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
Applying preventive materials to the teeth( examples :sealants and fluorides)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; 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)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist
One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred; but open to no experience for the right candidate.
Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $500.00 - $700.00 per day
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)
Dental License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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