Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love Big Smiles Missouri, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygist in St. Charles, MO and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our in-school dental program offers a different experience from a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is ideal for people seeking a diverse and rewarding working environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Sound interesting? Call or text Lisa 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.) Qualifications Must hold active RDH license Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties Works well with others (both children and adults) Ability to lift up to 50lbs Current CPR (BLS) certification Responsibilities Assist with oral health management of all patients, being a team player at all times Verify the identity of 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 patients) Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application in line 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 Missouri Big Smiles Offers Evenings, weekends and summers off School-day schedule (about 6–7 hours); typically 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions Competitive compensation State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography How to Apply Call or text Lisa 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.) Who We Are Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in-school dental program founded more than two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school-aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems. Using the latest technology in portable equipment, a team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Our flexibility and expertise allow us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully functional dental offices for the day. Every year, through its devoted group of dental professionals, Big Smiles puts happy, healthy smiles on over 500,000 children from coast to coast. Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. You’ll be glad you did. Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles. Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Big Smiles