Registered Dental Hygienist

St.Louis, Missouri, United States Registered Dental Hygienist Dentistry with a work‑life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk. We are a school‑based mobile dental practice seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in St.Louis, MO and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. Our innovative in‑school dental program offers something different from a traditional practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse, flexible environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in dentistry. Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications Must hold an active RDH license 1+ years experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Valid State ID, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must Works well with others (both children and adults) Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment; organized and detail‑oriented; able to multi‑task Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands‑on live skills assessment Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities Assist with oral health management of all patients—being a team player at all times Verify the identity of a patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment; place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made Obtain oral health assessment of each patient (new‑baseline; follow‑up patient) Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing) Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart Daily travel to and from school sites Evenings, weekends and summers off! Working a school day schedule (about 6–7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part‑time positions Latest technology & digital radiography Sound interesting? Call or text at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) #J-18808-Ljbffr