Dental Hygienist - Advanced - Lillington Job Greenville area,North Carolina USA,Dental / Dentistry

Dental Hygienist – Advanced – Lillington

Inside Higher Ed – Position Number: 001987 – Full Time – Job Category:
Staff – Medical –

Location:

Community Service Learning Center, Lillington, NC

FTE: 0.5 – 1.0

Job Duties

Review and revise patient histories and record patient’s vital signs.

Help to acquaint patients with preventive oriented practice philosophy.

Chart existing restorations on new patients, as well as the existence of clinical, present disease.

Perform thorough oral prophylaxes (cleanings) on scheduled patients which include proper use of ultrasonic cleaning devices, scaling instruments, polishing and flossing.

Educate, motivate, and reinforce proper rationale and methods of plaque removal and control, with appropriate nutritional guidance as well.

Apply topical fluorides and occlusal sealants on indicated patients.

Make appropriate study models on indicated patients.

Explain treatment alternatives to patients.

Record specific treatment performed on patient chart, as well as other patient information as needed.

Expose, process, and mount necessary x-rays.

Aid in chair side assisting as necessary.

Handle sharpening, sterilizations, and maintenance of all instruments and equipment.

Help to reconfirm and appoint patients; escort patients to and from operatories; clean and disinfect operatories between patient visits; keep operatories well supplied with necessary materials; help to maintain and manage patient recall system; aid with front desk duties if necessary; and participate in all staff meetings.

Minimum Education / Experience

Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of North Carolina.

Preferred Experience , Skills, Training / Education

CPR certificate
Radiology certified

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Open Until Filled:
No

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