Seeking Full Time RDH

Hygienist Job for Wake Forest, NC
Blue Jay Dental seeks Registered Dental Hygienist
Wake Forest, NC
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

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

~ 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