Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Registered Dental Hygienist –

FUN , upbeat , privately owned dental practice, Highland Dental, is looking for that right Registered Dental Hygienist to complete the team!   This position would be full-time: Monday-Thursday 8-5 pm and Friday 8-1 pm.   Highland Dental  strives to provide the upmost care for our patients, while maintaining a fun, close-knit work environment.

The ideal candidate must be/have :

• Team oriented
• Professional in behavior and appearance
• Self-motivated and encouraging the long-term growth of the business
• The desire to build strong relationships with their patients and employees
• Able to multi-task
• Detail Oriented
• Able to have fun at team outings

Responsibilities:

• Provide preventive and rehabilitative caries control and periodontal services, as assigned by the treatment plan
• Provide routine prophylaxis and topical application to all eligible patients
• Provide scaling, when calculus is present
• Provide root planning, when tooth surface is rough
• Polish restorations
• Use local anesthetic for procedures, when a licensed dentist is present
• Chart all existing caries and restorations, missing teeth and prostheses
• Indicate all pockets over 3mm
• Perform complete head and neck exams, including soft tissue pathology
• Properly expose oral radiographs
• Provide oral health education
• Provide chairside instruction in plaque control
• Bring to the attention of all patients and/or guardians the benefits of fluoride in all forms

Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Missouri RDH license
• Ability to relate well with patients and other healthcare personnel
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits :

• Paid vacation
• 401k with company match
• Monthly Bonus plan
• Health Insurance
• Aflac
• Hygiene Mentorship from owner and Hygiene lead

• Possession of a valid Missouri RDH license
• Ability to relate well with patients and other healthcare personnel
• Ability to work under pressure