Dental Hygienist - Part Time - Angela Aaron DDS - Waldwick, NJ

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Waldwick, NJ

Job Description

We are currently looking for a qualified Dental Hygienist to join our team. We value quality over quantity. Our hygienist are given 45min to an 1hour with each patient. This ensures that you are able to provide a relaxing, positive, educational experience for our patients. Each patient room has windows, patient Tv's, and over head music which provide for a great atmosphere for both our employees and the patients. Check our our website at www.draarondental.com to learn more about our practice.
Current position is part time - We are a growing practice and as we expand, more hours will become available.

Once a week. Day of the week(TBD)

There is potential to grow with us and add more days during the week/weekend.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Dental Hygienist performs a variety of patient care, office, such as assessing the dental condition and needs of patients, taking vital signs and documenting/reviewing medical history, performing routine treatments (such as cleaning and polishing), and applying sealants and fluorides. He or she instructs patients on postoperative and general oral health care, takes dental x-rays, turn over rooms.

Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, strong computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with dental practice management software is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using appropriate screening procedures, including medical history review and dental charting
Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing, periodontal charting, digital radiographs, intraoral photos
Applies sealants, fluorides, Arestin
Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
Digital Notes and Charting
Helps manage patient records, including obtaining dental records, questioning patients about their medical history, and recording the information for the dentist’s reference
Advises patients on dental care and helps make patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment

QUALIFICATIONS

Current license or certification to practice in this state
Two years of experience is preferred but not mandatory
Highly professional and dependable
Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, staff, vendors, and others
Strong computer and internet skills
Experience with dental practice management software a plus
Current CPR certification a plus

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