Dental Hygienist

Part time hygienist needed for busy office.

Competitive salary.

Great team, great patients, awesome opportunity!

License: RDH (Required)dental hygeine

Needing a RDH for Mondays and Tuesdays with a possibility of more days in the future. Pay can be discussed during Interview. We look forward to speaking to our next awesome team member.

Responsibilities:

Provide superior patient care and service -exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality as well as chair side manner.
Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment (all X-rays are digital).
Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time -help manage patient flow -maintain time flexibility for patient -be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
Educate patient on oral hygiene, health, disease as well as procedures and services -establish/communicate continued care.
Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patients chart.
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Screen for Oral Cancer
Take and record patients blood pressure accurately
Maintain accurate and legible notes in patients chart
Assist with other office duties as requested or needed, Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history

Identify oral conditions (e.g. gingivitis or periodontitis)

Clean and help protect patients teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)

Skills
Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene -Masters is a plus
Valid license to practice in the state of New Mexico
Job Type: Part-time

Education:

Associate (Preferred)
License:

Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location:

One location
Typical start time:

8AM
Typical end time:

5PM
Schedule:

Monday and Tuesday
No weekends
Employment Type: Part-Time