Dental Hygienist (Part-time) - Shapiro Family Dentistry, LLC - Wethersfield, CT

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Wethersfield, CT

Job Description

Shapiro Family Dental
Wethersfield, CT
We are looking for a PART TIME Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. 2 days (WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS)
One hour per patient and new patients are one hour and 15 mins!
Our office is fully digitalized having state of an art modern technology including cavitrons, periodontal chart with voice (no more typing while charting), Itero scanners, nomads, ETC.
The right candidate must manage her time wisely and have amazing bedside manner. Patient satisfaction is our number one priority. Dental hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or 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 great sense of humor 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
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

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
Valid license to practice

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $44.00 - $46.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No nights
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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