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Dental HygienistHealth Pros North West • Olympia, WA, US
Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Health Pros North West • Olympia, WA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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 :

  • Washington Dental Hygienist license in good standing and free of previous restrictions
  • CPR card
  • TB / PPD test (current)
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
  • Job Types : Part-Time - Primarily Mondays and Wednesdays

    Expected hours : 16-24 per week

    Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • No weekends
  • Primarily Mon and Weds
  • Short-term / Temp
  • License / Certification :

  • Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
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