Periodontal Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Needed For Periodontal Office We are a busy office and strive to maintain an organized, friendly, and patient oriented environment. Services include: dental implants, periodontal treatment and surgeries, and periodontal maintenance therapy. Pay $70~$80 per hour Salary Details Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Employment Type Part-time Requirements Experienced Dental Hygienist (5+ years) Licensed dental hygienist We are looking for a registered dental hygienist to join our busy periodontal office. Hygiene experience necessary, and periodontal experience a plus! You will need to be kind and compassionate, and a good educator and communicator. Job Description o Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary o Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health o Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients o Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate o Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act o Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment o Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants o Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way o Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety o Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment o Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients o Counsel patients on oral health o Check treatment room for cleanliness and make necessary changes o Check and turn on treatment room equipment o Gather and review patient charts for the day o Clean treatment room at the end of the day and turn off equipment o Properly discard all disposable items from each visit o Assemble soiled instruments and place in sterilization area o Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution o Pre-soak soiled instruments in a disinfectant o Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization o Load, activate and vent the sterilization unit according to manufacturer’s directions o Store instruments and trays in appropriate places Benefits Jobley Bonus: $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley) Shift & Schedule Mondays and Tuesdays, 7 patients daily starting at 8am. Potential for schedule growth. About the Practice Name: Ghaderi Koszeghy Periodontics Location: 850 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Ghaderi Koszeghy Periodontics