Registered Dental Hygienist - Help a Child Smile - Saint Simons Island, GA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Saint Simons Island, GA

Job Description

Overview:
Dentistry with a work-life balance
Make a difference while doing what you love
If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.
Help A Child Smile, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Augusta, GA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.
Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment.


Dental Hygienist Qualifications:


Active License
CPR or BLS certification
Ability to work well with both children and adults
Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel



Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:


Assist with oral health management of all patients
Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
Daily travel to and from school sites
Be a team player at all times



Help A Child Smile Offers:



Evenings, weekends and optional summers off with approval
Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
Full and part time positions
Competitive daily base pay
State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
Latest technology & digital radiography

Want to learn more? Call or text Venice at 855-957-4375 or email Vjabiru@mobiledentists.com
(If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) Who We Are:

Help A Child Smile is Georgia’s leading at school dental program meeting the tremendous need among underserved school aged children who do not have easy access to dental care and who often suffer from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems.





Help A Child Smile is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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