What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Dental Care Alliance?
Overview
The Dental Center of South Bend - Pedo, is growing!!
We're currently looking for a part-time Dental Hygienist to work Fridays at our pediatric office located in South Bend, IN 46617.
This is a great opportunity for a hygienist looking to fill their Fridays. We're a busy, office with a family like environment, and have an incredible number of long term staff members.
We offer a fun and rewarding place to work, a competitive salary, 30 minute to 1 hour appointments (depending on patient age), and we offer opportunities for live and recorded CE credits.
Our office is conveniently located close to downtown and only 1 mile from Notre Dame. We are looking for a hygienist who enjoys working with children, is compassionate, and has a positive and professional demeanor.
Experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
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Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
- Through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other hygiene-related services, Dental Hygienists are committed to improving the oral health of patients. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times
- Under limited supervision, the Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
- Patient screening, medical history and dental charting.
- Application of fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
- Provides nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Active Hygiene license for the state of Indiana
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.
The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.Go further with an Ally
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