Dental Hygienist

Temporary Dental Hygienist Shift In Salem, OR

Hours: 6:45 AM – 4:00 PM (practice local time).

Pay: $67.49 per hour.

Unpaid break: 60 minutes.

Appointment block length: 1 hour.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience required
• Registered Dental Hygienist License
• Practice management software: Dentrix

What Sets Toothio Apart?

• Competitive pay aligned with market rates
• Work on your terms – only when you want
• Same-day payment
• Get a deposit within 2 hours of clocking out
• Occupational accident and malpractice insurance

What Does A Dental Hygienist Do?

As a Dental Hygienist at Toothio, your responsibilities include conducting initial patient screenings, performing teeth cleaning (such as plaque removal), and providing guidance on oral health and preventative care. Collaborate with dentists to determine treatments for teeth or gum diseases.

We're looking for reliable individuals capable of building trust with patients of all ages, possessing deep knowledge of health and safety rules and a keen eye for oral diseases and anomalies.

If you have steady hands and an excellent bedside manner, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are at ease before examinations
• Properly sterilize dental instruments
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and review oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis
• Clean and protect patients' teeth (e.g., remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients on proper teeth care, demonstrating good brushing techniques
• Provide post-operation instructions to patients
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists in selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases, including oral cancer
• Maintain documentation and charts for each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• 1+ year of experience required
• Registered Dental Hygienist License
• Practice management software: Dentrix
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• Patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job