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Are you looking for a fun and energetic office environment? Do you like the satisfaction of giving the best care to your patients? Are you looking to grow and create a better future for yourself? Our office would be a great fit for you! Each of our staff members make it a priority to focus on the total patient experience. We strive to serve our patients with compassion, kindness, and professionalism. Our team members stay on top of their game by keeping up on the ever- changing technology, attending continuing education courses and leadership development meetings. We are looking for the right candidate to come aboard and be a part of an excellent team.
Ultimately, a top-performing Registered Dental Hygienist will perform all duties in a manner that ensures the efficient running of the dental practice.
Requirements:
- Registered Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
- Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
- Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
- Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist
- Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
- Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
- Check on patient comfort during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
- Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
- Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients
- Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Plattsburgh, NY 12901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
