Dental Hygienist - Rapid Progression

Essential Functions:

• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Taking and dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
  (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Performing documentation and office management activities
• Possesses an ability and willingness to learn.
• Able to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and coworkers. Able to communicate in English with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain effective and positive working relationships with patients and staff with the ability to motivate patients.
• Helps to identify need for supplies, materials, equipment. Helps with ordering process of dental supplies.
• Helps to coordinate maintenance and equipment service requests from dental service company

General Duties:

• This position requires traveling to cover different locations when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by CDO or Director of Dental Operations

Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous dental hygiene experience preferred

Education, Certification Training and License:

• Current Florida Dental Hygiene License
• Current CPR certification