Dental Hygienist - Fluoride Program

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Exciting opportunity for dental hygienists to work with our Pediatric patients! We offer unequaled support, state of the art equipment, no sales quotas, generous attainable incentive plans, 20 paid days off, 9 paid holidays, company paid pension, and much more! You won't find this anywhere else! Apply today!!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A Pediatric Dental Hygienist works with Pediatric patients, encourages oral hygiene and teaches proper dental care to children. The Hygienist supervises her own patient therapy but communicates patient needs and appointments with the Dentists, and coordinates duties and responsibilities with the Dentists and other dental ancillary personnel.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screens for oral diseases and refer as appropriate

• Schedule appointments

• Educate proper tooth brushing and flossing

• Apply varnish

• Educate patient and or parent on oral hygiene

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

• Makes patient recall calls to fill hygiene schedule when necessary

• Guides the monthly inventory process in respective clinic and assists in order placement for supplies and materials.

• Collaborates with the medical department to provide dental screenings at medical well-visits as needed.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Energetic, compassionate and confident with all ages

• Proficient in Dentrix

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience.

• A two- or four-year degree of Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.

• Florida Board of Dentistry license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.