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Dental Hygienist

JOHN MATCHETT DDS INC

Sherman Oaks, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
Cancer, Communication Skills, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Disease Treatment, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Medical Records, Patient Education, Periodontics, Physical Demands, Preventive Medicine, Radiography, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Sterilization
LOCATION
Sherman Oaks, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts

 
We have great patients and a great team. We value our low stress and happy work environment! The right candidate is looking for a long-term role in a practice focused on growth.


You should be a well-skilled hygienist who enjoys developing a personal rapport with patients that focuses on compassion and care. You should ensure that your work is thorough and that your patients are comfortable. You will take digital x-rays and intra-oral photographs, enter information in the patient's chart, educate patients on prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, and perform preventative care, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.


Responsibilities


  • Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
  • Sterilize dental instruments properly
  • Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
  • Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
  • Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
  • Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
  • Take X-rays as necessary
  • Assist dentist with monitoring for oral lesions (including oral cancer)
  • Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
  • Monitor supplies
Skills


  • Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role (ideally)
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • A patient and friendly personality
  • Attention to detail
  • Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene
  • Valid license to practice
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time


Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
 

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