Hygienist Findlay, OH

About the job Hygienist Job in Findlay, OH

Dental Hygienist
Findlay, OH
Full Time
- Monday
- Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-2.
Compensation: $36-$37 per hour or 30% of net production whichever is greater.
Job Responsibilities:

• Assess patient dental health and needs using screening techniques, including medical history evaluation, dental charting, and periodontal charting
• Deliver hands-on patient care in accordance with established dental hygiene standards
• Take and record patient vital signs
• Perform routine procedures such as prophylaxis and polishing
• Capture diagnostic radiographs as required by the dentist for treatment decisions
• Apply sealants and fluoride applications
• Record dental history and main complaint
• Document and report significant clinical findings
• Instruct patients on preventing cavities and periodontal disease through diet and proper home care
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments
• Create treatment plan as prescribed by the dentist
• Review treatment plan and associated costs with the patient
• Effectively communicate patient concerns to the dentist
• Act as lead treatment coordinator
• Handle supplementary tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

• Must be reliable
• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene certificate or associate degree program with current hygienist license
• Able to think independently and exercise good judgment
• Capable of developing, affecting, interpreting, and/or implementing operational practices
• Exhibits a collaborative team approach to duties
• Demonstrates initiative, dependability, and promptness
• Performs frequent repetitive tasks with strong attention to detail
• Adapts to varying work assignments with a positive mindset
• Follows directions and accepts responsibility for own actions
• Upholds strict confidentiality regarding patients and their treatment
• Comprehends safety guidelines, procedure manuals, and written correspondence
• Understands instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance