CHEMED Health is looking to hire an experienced Dental Hygienist to help us keep growing. If you're a hard-working professional, CHEMED is an ideal place to grow your career. You'll be glad you applied to CHEMED.
Responsibilities for Dental Hygienist
- Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride and sealants, and root planning
- Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues, and document any abnormalities or suspected conditions
- Customize care to meet patient's oral health
- Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques
- Aid the dentist with procedures and emergencies as needed
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards
Qualifications for Dental Hygienist
- Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
- Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- 1-2 years of experience working in a dental practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive dental care
- Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices