Wednesday Dental Hygienist - Westfield Smiles - Westfield, NJ

We’re looking for a registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing team on Wednesdays 8-5! One hour prophy, Hour and a half new patient, awesome doctors and fun team!
This dental hygienist should have incredible customer service skills and a passion for providing excellent dental services. If you love helping people and want to work alongside a group of experienced dental professionals, apply today!
Dental Hygienist Duties & Responsibilities:

Cleaning accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains of teeth and beneath gum borders with dental equipment
Touching lymph nodes under patients’ chins for soreness or swelling so doctors can look for signs of mouth cancer
Making a note of and evaluating the patient’s medical history
Recording dental decay and disease for dentists to diagnose and treat them
Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments
Working to improve patient oral health and promoting preventative dental treatment
Collaborating with dentist for treatment
Maintaining a patient dental hygiene regimen

Dental Hygienist Requirements:

An associate’s degree in hygiene from a recognized institution is required
Hygiene license issued by the state.
CPR certification is current
Hepatitis B immunization is current
Must be able to give local anesthetics and use an x-ray machine
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)
Must be well-versed in oral hygiene and dental health topics

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