Job description

Prosper Dental is searching for a Dental Hygienist to work at our North Mississippi location. We are willing to discuss pay based on experience and adjust schedule requirements to the needs of a potential candidate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Welcome and seat patient cheerfully.

· Review and update patient’s health history; chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance.

· Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments, including scaling and root planning for patients with periodontal disease

· Apply fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

· Assess and evaluate patients through exams, patient records, and patient medical history to assist in the diagnosis of dental hygiene problems, disease, and efficacy of administered treatment plans. Complete scheduled treatments.

· Recognize early signs of periodontal disease; chart restorations and notate areas of concern.

· Develop and present treatment plans.

· Capture x-rays, process, download and mount for the doctor to view; capable of interpreting x-rays independently.

· Use probes to examine gums to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.

· Select, mix, and place materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth, as needed.

· Educate and motivate patients on proper oral hygiene and corrective/preventative measures.

· Work chair side with Dentist as needed, assist the doctor in hygiene examination.

· Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.

· Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.

· Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.

· Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.

· Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings displaying exceptional skill
in time management in order to set and maintain own and subordinate procedure and task schedules.

· Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.

· Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

· Associate's Degree from ADA accredited dental hygienist school.

· Current State Licensure.

· CPR Certification.

· Preferred one-year dental experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $225.00 per day

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $200.00 - $250.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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