Registered Dental Hygienist - Culture Dental - Lake Worth, FL

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Lake Worth, FL

Job Description

WE NEED A DENTAL HYGIENIST TO JOIN OUR DENTAL FAMILY!!!
We have an amazing team in our Lantana location, and the only thing missing is---- YOU! We have incredible office hours Monday-Thursday, half-day Fridays, and we're closed every weekend and major holidays. If you are motivated to deliver great patient care, you have unlimited income potential with our combined hourly and production pay model. We offer PTO, paid holidays, 401K, dental, vision, health, and life insurance plans. Continuous education and opportunities for advancement are available.
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? 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 steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Dental Hygienist 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
Monitor supplies

Dental Hygienist 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 in the state of Florida

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.60 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental Hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred)
Florida Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Lake Worth, FL 33463 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Lake Worth, FL 33463: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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