Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $62-67 / he DOE

Health Pros Northwest is seeking a Dental Hygienist (DH) to assist at a local dental office in Tumwater, WA.

• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Performing documentation and office management activities

Job Qualifications :

Job Types : Part-Time - Primarily Mondays and Wednesdays

Expected hours : 16-24 per week

Schedule :

License / Certification :