Registered Dental Hygienist - Skippack Creek Family Dentistry - Schwenksville, PA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Schwenksville, PA

Job Description

Friendly team looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. No evening or weekend hours. You’ll assist the dental team in identifying dental maladies and educate the patients on preventative care. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have knowledge of relevant health and safety practices and a keen eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you. We love our patients.
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

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; Master’s is a plus
Valid licence to practice

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Schwenksville, PA 19473: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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