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Luke Staffing
Registered Dental Hygienist
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What they do
A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
$95,711 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- DENTAL
HYGIENIST
- _Hiring Full Time & Part Time_
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- https://lukestaffing.com/base-page-oak-harbor/
SITE OF SERVICE
- :•NHC Oak Harbor, WA •
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS
- Degree
- : Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree depending on the program
Education:
- Successful completion of a one of the following dental hygiene program accredited by: - Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) - American Dental Association (ADA).
Experience:
- As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instructions (2 years)
License:
- 1.
- Certification
- : Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
- Cardiac Certification
- : Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart or American Red Cross
- U.S. Citizenship
- : HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
- Language
- : Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
- Physical
- : Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
DUTIES:
- Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
- Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration.
- Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
- Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
- Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
- Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
- Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.
- Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling
HOURS:
- Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0615 am and 1730 pm hours.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Links:
- To learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at: http://www.