Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing team! You’ll complete initial patient screenings, conduct dental cleanings, and assist dentists with examinations. This dental hygienist should have incredible customer service skills and a passion for providing excellent dental services. If you love helping people and want to work alongside a group of experienced dental professionals, apply today!

Dental Hygienist Duties & Responsibilities :

Cleaning accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains of teeth and beneath gum borders with dental equipment

Touching lymph nodes under patients’ chins for soreness or swelling so doctors can look for signs of mouth cancer

Making a note of and evaluating the patient’s medical history

Recording dental decay and disease for dentists to diagnose and treat them

Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments

Working to improve patient oral health and promoting preventative dental treatment

Collaborating with dentist for treatment

Maintaining a patient dental hygiene regimen

Work Schedule M-Th 8 : 30 am - 4 : 30 pm

Location : 3333 US HWY 441 / 27 Fruitland Park FL, 34731

FFS / PPO

Dental Hygienist Requirements :

An associate’s degree in hygiene from a recognized institution is required

Hygiene license issued by the state.

CPR certification is current

Hepatitis B immunization is current

Must be able to give local anesthetics and use an x-ray machine

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)

Must be well-versed in oral hygiene and dental health topics