Registered Dental Hygienist

Nuva Smile

$104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g. HIPAA)
  • Experience in dental equipment preparation and maintenance
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Patient-friendly demeanor and attention to detail
  • Stamina for the physical demands of the job
  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene and a valid practice license

Responsibilities

  • Ensure patient comfort before examinations
  • Sterilize dental instruments effectively
  • Conduct mouth screenings and assess oral health history
  • Identify dental conditions like gingivitis or caries
  • Perform teeth cleaning and apply preventive measures like fluoride
  • Educate patients on proper dental care techniques
  • Provide post-operative instructions to patients
  • Take X-rays and dental impressions
  • Assist dentists in selecting treatments for various conditions
  • Maintain accurate documentation and patient charts
  • Monitor and manage dental supply inventory

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Bonus Pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Additional perks as applicable
Full Job Description
FT/PT Registered Dental Hygienists position in Central Jersey location. Location: Haddon Township, NJ Benefits for Full Time Employment: Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, PTO, paid holidays and more! Responsibilities - Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination - Sterilize dental instruments properly - Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history - Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis - Clean and help protect patients' teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) - Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) - Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures - Take X-rays or dental impressions - Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) - Maintain documentation and charts on each patient - Monitor supplies Skills - Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role - In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) - Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment - Outstanding communication skills - A patient and friendly personality - Attention to detail - Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job - Diploma in Dental Hygiene - Valid license to practice - Salary includes bonuses - Salary is commensurate with experience; starting at $50 / hr

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