Registered Dental Hygienist
- Employer
- Marquee Dental Partners
- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Salary
- Salary + benefits
- Posted
- Jan 17, 2021
- Closes
- Jan 17, 2022
- Position
- Dental Hygienist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Job Type
- Full Time
We are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient care in a welcoming, supportive environment. We are committed to and value people.. our patients, our providers, our team members. With empathy and compassion, our teams support patients on their path to better oral health and a confident smile.
We currently have an opportunity for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team in Pensacola, Florida!
Responsibilities:
- Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) - Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
- Performing documentation and office management activities
Qualifications:
- Dental hygiene licensure qualifications compliant with the State Board of Dentistry, without any negative actions
- 2+ years experience preferred
- Ability to perform precise and detailed work
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Equal Opportunity Employer