Dental Hygienist - Stephen D White DDS - Visalia, CA

Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, scaling and planing when necessary and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. 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 patient's teeth
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care
Take X-rays
Thorough perio charting
Assist dentist with identifying oral issues
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Stellar attendance a must

Requirements

Ability to scale and plane
Team player
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

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No weekends

Ability to Commute:

El Cajon, CA 92020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

El Cajon, CA 92020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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