Dental Hygienist (part-time)
Overview:
Our Pediatric/Orthodontic practice has a part time, 2 day a week hygiene opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic individual who is looking to join a uniquely supportive team environment with a desire to learn and grow.
We are seeking a team member who shares our core values of motivating and coaching children toward a healthy lifestyle...and having fun!
Whether you are starting your career or looking for a fresh start.......lets talk about your future.
If interested, please describe in an email to amandaw@mykidsdds.com what you desire in a workplace and what you offer that is special to the position. Please also include your salary requirements.
Check out our amazing office and why we aren't your normal practice to work with on our website: www.myKIDSdds.com.
Thank you for your interest!
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the following:
- Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
- Perform dental hygiene procedures as planned by the dentist, while ensuring patient comfort.
- Educate your patients on the importance of dental hygiene, assist the dentist, and communicate the dentist’s treatment plan options.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
Qualifications:
You will be required to possess the following:
- One (1) or more years of practical experience as a dental hygienist.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- License (pending or active) issued by the State Board.
- Completion of a CODA-accredited dental hygienist program.
- Experience with medical imaging techniques, such as intraoral and extraoral x-rays.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
- Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
- Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.