Dental Hygienist (Part-time) Position Available In Otsego, New York

Dental Hygienist (Part-time) J M Weber DMD PC Oneonta, NY 13820

• Cleaning of teeth including dental prophylaxis and periodontal probing
• Proficiency in scaling and root planing
• Checking gums and teeth for oral abnormalities
• Taking dental x-rays
• Educating patients on oral hygiene
• Developing care plans for maintaining good dental hygiene
• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting appropriate instruments.
• Licensed to administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide
• Charting in patient records.
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Education and Training:

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with fellow healthcare providers. Strong teamworking and communication skills a must. Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills required. Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care is necessary. Must be cognizant of the public health, social and economic factors which impact the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of their patients. Must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal patient benefit.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person