Registered Dental Hygienist - Smile Partners of Havre De Grace - Havre De Grace, MD

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. Must be able to live by our companies core values: demonstrate appreciation, guard of reputation, be honest, take ownership, teamwork, and embrace growth. The schedule for this potion would be 7:30am to 5 pm Thursday and Friday. We are offering a $1,500 sign on bonus to be collected after 1 year of employment
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
Valid license to practice

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

10-19

Typical end time:

5PM

Typical start time:

8AM

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $47.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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