Dental Hygienist
Company: Personal Care Dentistry
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
*PERSONAL CARE DENTISTRY*2233 Hamline Avenue North, Suite 320,
Roseville, MN 55113*POSITION *Dental Hygienist*JOB
DESCRIPTION*We're looking to add another dental hygienist to our
busy dental practice in Roseville, Minnesota. We've been taking
care of patients since 1977 so we're picky about who joins our
dental care team. We're looking for someone with a great
personality but who also is a technical all-star! We want someone
who brings positive energy and a smile to work every day. If
compassionate and motivated are words used to describe you, then
you might be the person we're looking for. And if you're detail
oriented and thrive in a team environment, you might be perfect for
the job. Submit an application if you want to join a great team and
be a part of an established bu growing dental practice.*JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES*Promotes dental health by completing dental
prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic
studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; and performing
additional dental hygiene procedures.*JOB DUTIES** Prepares
treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and
protocols.* Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by
welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.* Provides
information to patients and employees by answering questions and
requests.* Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment
by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.* Selects
materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating
patient's oral health.* Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning
deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.*
Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and
visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease
and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing
radiographic studies.* Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides
and other cavity- preventing agents.* Educates patients by giving
oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative
instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene
visit.* Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs
and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.*
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping
information confidential.* Maintains safe and clean working
environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.*
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control
policies and protocols.* Ensures operation of dental equipment by
completing preventive maintenance requirements; following
manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions;
evaluating new equipment and techniques.* Maintains dental supplies
inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level;
anticipating needed supplies; and* Contributes to team effort by
accomplishing related results as needed.*EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION**
Associates degree in dental hygiene (minimum)* Dental hygienist
license*SCHEDULE** Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.* Wednesday: Noon
to 6 p.m.* Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.* Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 3
p.m.* (Optional hours are available on Monday: 9 a.m. to 2
p.m.)*SALARY & BENEFITS** 30 hours per week with additional 5 hours
available* $43-$45 per hour;* Paid major holidays;* Medical
benefits plan;* Dental care discount; and* Paid time off.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-timePay: $43.00 - $45.00 per hourBenefits:* Health
insurance* Paid time offSchedule:* 8 hour shiftAbility to
commute/relocate:* St. Paul, MN 55113: Reliably commute or planning
to relocate before starting work (Required)License/Certification:*
Registered Dental Hygienist License (Preferred)Work Location: One
location
Keywords: Personal Care Dentistry, St. Paul , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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