My client is seeking an outgoing, self-motivated Dental Hygienist for our busy dental practice. The chosen candidate will promote oral health by performing prophylaxis, periodontal treatment, oral cancer screenings, and take x-rays. Dental hygienist will electronically chart conditions of decay and disease, while performing procedures that are compliant with appropriate dental practices.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare patients for cleanings by checking for health changes, taking vitals, providing protective eye wear and bib, and ensuring their comfort
• Prepare treatment room for incoming patients, including keeping your operatory clean and stocked. • Provide patient education, answering questions and fulfilling any reasonable requests.
• Perform dental prophylaxis by cleaning stains and deposits from teeth and beneath gum margins.
• Educate the patient by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping protected health information (PHI) confidential.
Skills:
• Good computer skills • Excellent communication and people skills • Attention to detail • Well-organized and reliable • Proven experience as dental hygienist is preferred • Knowledge of basic sterilization methods • Understanding of health & safety regulations, current OSHA/HIPPA training.
Perks:
For more information please reach out to our recruiter, Ellie DeLong at (605)-231-4527
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
