Registered Dental Hygienist-PT or FT

Registered Dental Hygienist-PT or FT Kids Smiles

• 5.0 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $48
• $52 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Interpersonal skills Root planing Writing skills Fluoride treatment Preventive health (patient care) Working with children Dentrix Dental x-ray Dental Hygiene Patient interaction Nutrition education 1 year Pediatric dentistry Registered Dental Hygienist Dental sealant application Communication skills Health education and counseling Entry level Full Job Description Job Summary The Dental Hygienist will use preventive, educational and therapeutic methods for controlling oral diseases to help individual patients and groups achieve and maintain oral health.

S/he will work under the supervision of Kids Smiles Dentists, including the Clinical Director. We are open to Part-Time or Full-Time. The position is available Monday through Thursday. 4 Days per week is considered Full-Time and benefit eligible. Responsibilities and Duties Educates and counsels children and adults on dental health, plaque control, oral hygiene and nutrition and the relationship between oral health and chronic disease; Removes deposits and stains from teeth by scaling and root planning; Assists in the preventive and control of dental caries and gum disease; Selects and uses appropriate fluoride treatments; Exposes and processes dental x-rays; Places sealants on patient's teeth for preventive care; Dental hygienists work under the supervision of a dentist. Qualifications and Skills Graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene program (state licensure is mandatory). 1+ years experience as a Dental Hygienist. Ability to provide professional information and educational services to patients. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills. Able to perform precise and detailed work.' Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous Adaptable/flexible
• enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Autonomous/Independent
• enjoys working with little direction

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$48.00

• $52.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Experience:

Dentrix:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location:

In person