Dental Hygienist (Spruce Pine)

Full-time and Part-time Dental Hygienist Position Available in Spruce Pine NC 28777

Office Hours are Monday-Thursday 8-5

Paid Holiday and Vacation

Interested applicants please send your resume/CV through this ad and please include your requested hourly pay.

Position Details:

The registered dental hygienist provides oral care such as regular cleanings, polishing, x-rays, applications of sealants, fluorides, scaling/root planning and related procedures to patients. They also provide information to assist with developing and maintaining good oral health under the general supervision of the dentist.

Essential Job Functions:

Prepares dental equipment and instruments for patients' treatment

As assigned, performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate to patients using dental hygiene procedures

Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides and related procedures

Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients

Educates patient on dental care

Records and reports pertinent observations relating to the patients in EagleSoft

Communicates clinical information to Patient Coordinators as needed for purposes of treatment planning

Prepares, reports and assists with patient telephone calls with coordinators

Sterilizes operatory, equipment and takes instruments to lab for sterilization in preparation for next patient

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education:

Graduate from accredited Associate or BS dental hygiene program

Qualifications:

Current NC Dental Hygiene license

Minimum of 1 year of experience

Current CPR certification

Maintains required CE hours

Communication Proficiency

Patient Focus/Care

Ethical Conduct

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving/Analysis

Thoroughness

Time Management