Dental Hygienist - Cedar Ridge Esthetic & Family Dentistry - Urbandale, IA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Urbandale, IA

Job Description

Are you a Dental Hygienist that works hard, gets along great with coworkers and patients alike, and knows how to make people feel cared for? We are looking for a diamond in the rough type RDH for our growing practice! Dental hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, prophies, SRP 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.
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
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

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
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
Valid licence to practice

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $36.00 - $39.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Schedule:

4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Choose your own hours
Day shift
No nights
No weekends

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Urbandale, IA 50322: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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