Registered Dental Hygienist
Mooresville, IN
Part-Time position
Monday-8-6, Tuesday-8-5
Job Responsibilities :
- Examine patient oral health and requirements via screening methods, including medical history evaluation, dental charting, and periodontal charting
- Administer direct patient care following standard dental hygiene practices
- Record patient vital signs
- Conduct routine procedures such as scaling and polishing
- Capture diagnostic x-rays as requested by the dentist for treatment planning
- Apply sealants and fluoride treatments
- Handle electronic patient records
- Log dental history and primary complaint
- Document and relay significant clinical observations
- Instruct patients on preventing decay and gum disease through diet and home oral care
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Prepare treatment plan as outlined by the dentist
- Discuss treatment plan and associated fees with the patient
- Clearly communicate patient concerns to the dentist
- Act as lead treatment coordinator
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications :
Must be dependableGraduate of an accredited dental hygiene certificate or associate degree program with active North Indiana hygienist licenseCapable of independent thinking and sound judgmentAble to develop, influence, interpret, and / or apply operational proceduresDemonstrates a team-focused approach to responsibilitiesShows initiative, reliability, and punctualityPerforms frequent repetitive tasks with strong attention to detailAdapts to varying assignments with a positive attitudeFollows directions and takes ownership of actionsMaintains strict confidentiality for patients and their careReads and understands documents like safety guidelines, procedure manuals, and written correspondenceComprehends instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formatsIf interested in this excellent opportunity, email your resume to cyn@bluejaydental.com; for a quicker response,
text Cyn at 407-625-6349.