Hygienist Job for Lakeland, FL

Hygienist Job for Lakeland, FL

Blue Jay Dental seeks Registered Dental Hygienist

Lakeland, FL

Job Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
• Take patient vital signs
• Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
• Take radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
• Apply sealants and fluorides
• Electronic record keeping
• Document patient dental history and chief complaint
• Record and report pertinent observations
• Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Complete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
• Review and explain treatment plan and associate's fees with patient
• Articulate and express patient concerns to dentist
• Primary treatment coordinator
• Ancillary duties as needed

Qualifications

• Individual must be reliable
• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or associate's degree in dental hygiene and has current hygienist license for state of North Carolina
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Work Location: One location