Registered Dental Hygienist
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Location: Huntingburg, IN 47542
Description:
Registered Dental Hygienist
Huntingburg, IN
Full-Time, 4 days/wk.
Up to $42+/hr.
Job Summary:
A dental practice in Huntingburg, IN, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive oral hygiene care, educate patients on oral health, and collaborate with dental professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Work Environment:
The practice offers a collaborative and patient-focused environment, emphasizing preventive care and education. The Dental Hygienist will work closely with two providers and three hygienists to deliver high-quality dental services. The position entails a 4-day workweek.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks or responsibilities that may be required.
Huntingburg, IN
Full-Time, 4 days/wk.
Up to $42+/hr.
Job Summary:
A dental practice in Huntingburg, IN, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive oral hygiene care, educate patients on oral health, and collaborate with dental professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient screenings, including oral health assessments, medical history reviews, oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and vital signs measurement.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
- Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces.
- Apply preventive materials such as sealants and fluorides.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral health.
- Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.
- Maintain accurate patient records and manage office documentation.
Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
- Current state licensure as a Dental Hygienist.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in dental hygiene.
- Proficiency in dental software and digital radiography.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in dental hygiene.
Work Environment:
The practice offers a collaborative and patient-focused environment, emphasizing preventive care and education. The Dental Hygienist will work closely with two providers and three hygienists to deliver high-quality dental services. The position entails a 4-day workweek.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks or responsibilities that may be required.