Dental Hygienists Needed - Loan Reimbursement Program
Dental Hygienists Needed - Loan Reimbursement Program
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1-3years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
Do you have passion to change peoples lives one smile at a time
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to work as an integral part of our Dental Services team. We work to provide affordable and accessible comprehensive primary care services to anyone and to train a primary care workforce to promote the general health of our community members.
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COVID vaccine Flu vaccine and TB screening are required.
As a Dental Hygienist you will provide dental prophylaxis to patients and to educate patients about the need for proper oral hygiene care as well as to assist the Dentist in the delivery of other oral health services in accordance with Missouri Dental Board Dental Practice Act and Rules. Additional responsibilities include:
- Performs dental prophylaxis through cleaning scaling and polishing of teeth and restorations
- Exposes digital radiographs.
- Provides instruction to patients on appropriate or needed oral hygiene care based on the evaluation of each patient.
- Applies topical fluoride and any prescribed topical medicament antiseptic sprays and rinses.
- Determines the appropriate time interval between cleanings based on evaluation of each patient and assist with future scheduling of patients.
- Performs initial examination of teeth and tissue for carious lesions periodontal pockets and other abnormal conditions.
- Inform dentist of any problems
- Assist dental providers in treatments and diagnostic exams.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from a nationally accredited school of Dental Hygiene REQUIRED.
- License to practice in the State of Missouri and in good standing REQUIRED.
- Previous training and/or experience as a Dental Assistant (certified or expanded) PREFFERED.
- One or more years successful work experience as Dental Hygienist PREFFERED.
Job Types: Fulltime Parttime
Expected hours: 24 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Hygienist: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
- Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred)
- Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
- Graduate from a nationally accredited school of Dental Hygiene REQUIRED.
- License to practice in the State of Missouri and in good standing REQUIRED.
- Previous training and/or experience as a Dental Assistant (certified or expanded) PREFFERED.
- One or more years successful work experience as Dental Hygienist PREFFERED.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Vision insurance
Graduate from a nationally accredited school of Dental Hygiene ~ REQUIRED. License to practice in the State of Missouri and in good standing ~ REQUIRED. Previous training and/or experience as a Dental Assistant (certified or expanded) ~ PREFFERED. One or more years successful work experience as Dental Hygienist ~ PREFFERED.
Education
Registered Dental Hygienist
Employment Type
Full Time
