Dental Hygienist Hourly
US-ME-Warren
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Req #: 168190
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: The Dental Hygienist provides dental care and promotes dental health by performing a variety of tasks under the supervision of a licensed dentist. They assess patient needs, clean teeth, take and develop dental x-rays, and educate patients on proper oral hygiene. They adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and protocols related to dental hygiene and maintain accurate patient records. Responsibilities: * Prepare treatment room and select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits. * Provide oral hygiene and postoperative instructions to patients and answer their questions. * Maintain and sterilize dental instruments, document dental hygiene services and maintain confidentiality of patient information. * Maintain a safe and clean working environment, adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, and conserve dental resources. * Ensure proper functioning of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and evaluating new equipment and techniques Qualifications: Education * Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygienist school Experience * Two (2) years' experience * Previous correctional/detention facility experience * Five (5) years' experience Licenses/Certifications * Unrestricted current Dental Hygiene license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. * Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA * Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA
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