Dental Hygienist – Part-Time
Location: My Gum Doc 2045 Peachtree Rd NW Unit 416, Atlanta, GA 30309
Part Time Schedule will be 3 days/week, we are flexible on the exact days.
Office hours as follows: MON 8-4, TUE 8-2, WED 8-4, THU 8-4, FRI 8-2
About Us
Dr. Bruce Edelstein has been practicing periodontics here in the heart of Buckhead since 1984. Our office promotes a soothing environment, and our staff strives to provide the best in periodontal care.
Our experienced team offers innovative treatments such as dental implants and regenerative techniques to help patients achieve their desired smile. We believe every patient deserves individualized attention, so we take the time to listen to their concerns and create specifically tailored treatment plans.
What We’re Looking For?
- Active GA RDH License
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Strong team player with a growth mindset
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to grow and learn in a patient-focused practice
- Work with modern technology and updated facilities
Compensation:
- Compensation based on experience (50-55/hr)
- Part time benefits include uniform allowance, employee dental benefits, wellness time
Job Duties May Include:
- Conduct patient screening procedures; including assessment of oral health conditions, review of patient health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Take digital radiographs.
- Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment.
- Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron/prophy jet.
- Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
- Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating proper oral hygiene, educating patients on techniques of flossing, and brushing in accordance with protocol, effectively communicating oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing proper oral hygiene aids
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
- Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient.
- Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting and treatment documentation