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We are seeking a dental hygienist for Busy practice in Philadelphia. We are a friendly, goal oriented practice and we are looking for a motivated, reliable team player. Benefits and salary is commensurate with experience. Knowledge of Dentrix dental software is helpful. Your job will be heavily focused on creating a warm, energized, positive environment with our doctors, team members, patients and anyone that you interact with.
Dental Hygienist Job Responsibilities (not limited to):
-Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.
-Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
-Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
-Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
-Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health.
-Take x-rays when necessary
-Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
-Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession and exposing and developing radiographic studies.
-Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Requirements:
-Current state license required
-3+ years' experience as a Dental Hygienist
-Excellent verbal communication skills
-Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules
Full-time and part-time position available.
