What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist Temp May/June position at Palisades Dental?
Palisades Dental is a family dentistry practice in the American Fork, Highland, Lehi, and Pleasant Grove, UT, areas. We make sure that each patient in our office feels comfortable from the time he or she steps in until the dental service is complete. We are supportive and bold, and our goal is to provide the highest level of quality dental care to our patients in a safe and friendly environment. Palisades Dental is located in American Fork, Utah.
We are looking for a temporary dental hygienist position in May/June. We have availability on Mondays through Thursdays. SAME DAY PAY $50/hr. One-hour appointments. One hour lunch. Patient hours are 8:00 to 5:00.
Our ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for helping others and a commitment to providing the highest level of dental hygiene services. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing dental cleanings, taking X-rays, educating patients on proper oral hygiene, and providing preventive care. Additionally, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible for maintaining patient records and ensuring that all instruments are properly sterilized.
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental cleanings and examinations.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
- Take and develop x-rays of teeth and jaws.
- Perform periodontal charting.
- Perform dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
- Assist dentists in providing treatment to patients.
- Provide patient education on oral health care topics.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills for patient interactions.
- Strong multitasking abilities.
- Attention to detail to perform thorough cleanings and assessments.
- Caring and empathetic nature to make patients feel comfortable.
- Good manual dexterity for precise dental procedures.
- Commitment to continuous education to stay updated with the latest dental practices.
- Local anesthesia certificate, that’s a definite plus but not required.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Salary: $50.00 per hour.
Schedule: Monday – Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM. No weekends.
License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist (Required).
How to apply:
If you’re ready to positively impact and contribute to our state-of-the-art practice, we’d love to hear from you! To join our friendly and welcoming practice, call us at 801-756-1009 or send your CV to Info@PalisadesDentalUtah.com.
Salary : $50