Discounts on dental care for employee, spouse and dependents
Competitive Compensation
Job Summary We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our patients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform periodontal maintenance therapy, scaling and root planing, and assist the dentist with exams and procedures. The ideal candidate is state licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
Remove plaque and calculus, and apply fluoride treatments
Teach good oral hygiene techniques
Take radiographic and intra-oral camera images
Assist dentist during procedures and exams
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Make patient's next appointments and work the recall system to fill gaps in schedule
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
Current Dental Hygienist licensure; Local Anesthesia Certificate is a bonus
Current CPR certificate
At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene (experience in a periodontal practice preferred)
Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Numbers & Facts
Location
Livingston, NJ
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Calculusunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Hygieneunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Dentistryunmatched
Diseaseunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Health Planunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Periodonticsunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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