Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist in Oklahoma City, OK JOB TYPE : Part-Time Permanent PAY RATE :$38 - $45+/hr We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist who would like to work with a team-oriented practice that focuses on building long lasting relationships with our patients. The RDH promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Job Benefits : Flexible Part Time Opportunity- 2 days/week Work/Life Balance – No weekend work! Flexible schedules Paid training with follow-up support by hygienist helping hygienist. Beautiful, modern, and state-of-the-art equipment, fully digital practices, that include scanners and intra-oral cameras. Comprehensive Health Package that includes: Free CE’s and Hygiene Study Club opportunities Health Saving Account Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Accident coverage Loyalty rewarded through work-life balance. CPR recertification Responsibilities : Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins. Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies. Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit. Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Requirements : License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required CPR Certification Local Anesthesia and Nitrous certification If you're a passionate Dental Hygienist who is eager to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Their company values its team members and prioritizes the overall patient experience. They've been voted Top Dental Office year over year, and they're excited to add a talented RDH to their team. #J-18808-Ljbffr