Part-time Dental Hygienist - Beaver Dam Dental - Beaver Dam, WI

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Beaver Dam, WI

Job Description

General Position Description: The primary responsibility of the hygienist is to provide oral hygiene care within the guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Hygiene Practice Act while providing a positive experience for the patient.
Clinical Procedures include:

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy
Prophylaxis
Radiographs
Periodontal exam and charting
Patient education and oral hygiene instruction
Administer local anesthetic
Apply sealants following doctor’s diagnosis
Apply fluoride when indicated
Chlorhexidine irrigation

Other Responsibilities:

Establish a friendly, trusting relationship to help ensure a positive patient experience
Assist doctor in identifying oral conditions with clinical evaluation, interview and photos
Maintain a timely schedule
Maintain dental equipment and instruments
Perform sterilization techniques and room setup/disinfection per OSHA guidelines
Maintain accurate patient charting
Review charts for incomplete treatment, needed x rays, medical concerns, previous conditions
Assist with recare protocol and reappoint hygiene patients to accomplish 80% reappointment goal
Maintain hygiene supply stock to make hygiene bags
Maintain stock of hygiene bags
Maintain and organize hygiene supplies in basement. Put away orders, break down and dispose of boxes
Deep cleaning operatory in down time (scrub floors, windows and blinds)
Assist in sterilization area
Assist with laundry
Assist other hygienists with perio charting and cleaning rooms when available
Assist with emergency patients
Cross train for front office duties such as answering phones
Package biohazard and call for pick-up when needed

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene
License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Wisconsin
License to administer local anesthesia
Maintain continuing education requirement as mandated to maintain licensing
CPR certification (Mandated by RDH license)
Advocate for practice
Knowledge of practice management software
Ability to maintain effective communication with all team members
professional, upbeat demeanor
Ability to communicate effectively with patients to ensure acceptance of treatment
Maintain OSHA and HIPAA standards
Complete any continuing education as needed or requested by the office
Maintain professional appearance

Physical Requirements:

Assist with transfer of patients from wheelchair to the dental chair
Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds to unload supplies
Ability to walk up and downstairs
Ability to alternate between periods of standing and sitting

Available Hours include:
Mondays: 8-5
Fridays: 8-4
Beaver Dam Dental can be flexible to your schedule.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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