Dental Hygienist II

Dentist Hygienist IIThe Dentist Hygienist II is responsible for providing a variety of oral health clinical procedures and provides oral health education to patients of Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. in a courteous and professional manner.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdminister prophylactic treatment by the scaling and polishing of teeth.Document area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist's review. When appropriate, may call in dentist for immediate consultation.Take x-rays to determine extent of any decay and disease.Administer fluoride treatment as needed.Update medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.Instruct patients in oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing other educational information relevant to oral hygiene.Practice universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures, and maintains equipment.Provide associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient communication and other record-keeping.Perform related duties as required.QualificationsLicensed Dental Hygienist in South CarolinaCurrent CPR certificate required