Registered Dental Hygienist - Wakefield Custom Dental - Wakefield, MA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Wakefield, MA

Job Description

Our private practice is looking for a motivated Dental Hygienist to join our growing team! The ideal candidate should have competent hygiene skills and interact with patients and staff in a professional and kind manner. This position has hours Monday-Thursday. As a team, we strive to achieve great company culture and provide the type of office you look forward to coming to work each day. In addition, you will be working in an environment with state of the art technology that is always evolving to provide the most current and effective care to our patients. It is important to be proficient with Eaglesoft as well as Cavitron usage. If you believe you are a great candidate, please contact us for further details and hours.
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
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 Digital X-rays and Intraoral pictures
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
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; Master’s is a plus
Valid license to practice

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47.00 - $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 30 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

Anesthesiology
Radiology

Schedule:

Day shift
No weekends

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Dental License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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