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Palmetto Family Dental is excited to share our opportunity for an experienced Dental Hygienist in our Palmetto location. If you have a passion for helping patients, find joy in what you do and want to work in a family atmosphere Look no further, APPLY TODAY
DENTAL HYGIENIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists dentists with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Provides dental hygiene care to patients including prophy, scale, curettage, root planning, polish, fluoride treatments, take study models/identification models as needed, expose, develop, and mount X-rays.
Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
Fulfills patient documentation responsibilities which may include: reviewing medical history and updating in the chart, charting findings from an oral cancer exam, charting dental conditions including decay, restorations, and missing teeth, charting gingival conditions including bleeding, recession, and missing teeth.
Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record, sends and obtains patient medical/dental records if needed.
Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating dentists advice / instructions. Educates patient on brushing tongue and teeth, flossing, rinsing, gum disease, and nutrition.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to clinic protocol, cleaning exam/procedure rooms and instruments between patient visits to maintain infection control, cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program, ordering, sorting and storing supplies to restock exam/procedure rooms, changing x-ray processor solutions on schedule, sharpening instruments, reporting any repairs that are needed.
Adheres to infection control, safety protocols per OSHA guidelines, and confidentiality policies per HIPAA guidelines.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.
DENTAL HYGIENIST QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 2-3 years RDH experience, public health experience a plus.
Bi-lingual Spanish speaking preferred.
Graduate of an accredited RDH program.
Knowledge of professional dental hygiene regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of dental chart reporting/records.
Ability to work effectively as team member with dentists and other staff, communicating clearly and effectively.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others.
Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands, and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
dental hygienist: 2 years (Preferred)
License:
Dental Hygienist
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location:
Palmetto, GA
EEO/M/F/Vet
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