Are you looking for a new office, with a wonderful collaborative team environment where the doctor truly respects and values your profession? Do you want to settle into an office long-term where the focus is on the patient, and you genuinely get to make a difference in the health and well-being of your patients? We'd love to meet like-minded individuals who fit our values and culture! If you feel this, is you, please reach out. Our needs are flexible for the right candidate.
Dental Hygienist Duties and Responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Co-diagnose with treating doctor
- Gather patient information and health background
- Take x-rays when necessary
- Prepare the work area for procedures
- Clean and polish patients’ teeth and gums
- Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
- Sterilizing dental instruments, equipment
- Make appointments for recall patients
- Team player for common goal for the office
Part time or Full time
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
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
- Dental License (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Artesia, CA 90701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person