Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview 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. Smile Maryland , a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Baltimore County, Baltimore County, MD and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental 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 and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Sound interesting? Call or text Christina at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications Active RDH License Working experience as a Dental Hygienist CPR or BLS certification Works well with children Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel within the county Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (for setting up equipment) Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities Assist with oral health management of all patients Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Obtain oral health assessment of each patient 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 Be a team player at all times Smile Maryland Offers Evenings, weekends and summers off! Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions $50-$65 per hour State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Smile Programs 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