What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Dental Hygienist (Mon/Thurs/Fri) position at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry?
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is looking for a Part-Time Dental Hygienist (Mon/Thurs/Fri) for our North Myrtle Beach office!
DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION SUMMARY
A Dental Hygienist for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients.
A Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings, periodontal maintenance, charting dental solutions, willingness to assist with a variety of responsibilities in the dental office, and performing in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standard of care.
DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES
- Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
- Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
- Takes patient vital signs
- Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
- Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
- Applies sealants and fluorides
- Electronic record keeping
- Documents patient dental history and chief complaint
- Records and reports pertinent observations
- Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments
- Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
- Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient
- Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist
- Primary treatment coordinator
- Ancillary duties as needed
Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements
· Must be present by 7:45am as clinic opens at 8am (operational hours may vary based on location); individual must be reliable. This is full time position.
· Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of North Carolina. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
· Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
· Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
· Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
· Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
· Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
· Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
· Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
· Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
