Overview

Busy, privately owned Dental Office, is seeking an energetic, knowledgeable and experienced Dental Hygienist. Our Company features 12 locations including this Land O Lakes office. If selected you will be joining an amazing doctor, office manager and team! The ideal candiate will have a minimum of 1 year of recent Dental Hygiene experience. Additional years of Dental Hygien experience highly preferred. Dentrix experience is needed.

• Competetive Wage
• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential
•  Health Insurance
• 401k

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the overall oral health of our patients; examines oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease, oral cancer or other lesions, and oral manifestations of systemic disease.
• Performs oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the Doctor; these procedures may include:
  • Prophylaxis
  • Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
  • Debridement
  • Placement of Locally Applied Antibiotics
  • Application of Flouride treatments
  • Application of Protective Sealants
  • Completion of in-office or Take Home Whitening
  • Oral Cancer Screening
• Educates the patient on oral hygiene care to help the patient maintain or improve oral health.
• Administer anesthetic when needed.
• Informs Dentists of possible restorative concerns for future examination.
• Maximizes patient flow in the office by assisting with radiographs, sterilization, and office procedures.
• Consults with Doctors and Office staff to ensure patient experience levels are met and exceeded.
• Maintains a neat and orderly workplace; performs weekly and monthly required housekeeping responsibilities.
• Performs preventative equipment maintenance.
• Follows established safety and health protocols.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Licensed and or Registered Dental Hygienist
• Ability to manipulate small instruments, supplies and equipment with efficiency, dexterity, and exceptional hand-eye coordination
• State Requirements where specified
• Physical Requirements: Mostly walking, talking, standing, and updating information in computer systems