Dental Hygienist

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry seeks a part-time Dental Hygienist for the Northern NH Correctional Facility. Responsibilities include dental cleanings, education on oral hygiene, and maintaining a sterile working environment. Candidates must possess a valid NH Dental Hygienist license and CPR certification.

Benefits

$1,000 referral bonus available

Qualifications

• Current New Hampshire license as a Dental Hygienist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in oral hygiene techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs scaling and cleaning of teeth as prescribed by Dentist.
• Develops oral hygiene education program for patients.
• Maintains cleanliness and sterile conditions of dental unit.

Skills

Oral hygiene education

Patient care

Record keeping

Instrument sterilization

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Job description

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POSITION: Dental Hygienist
SCHEDULE: Part Time - 1 day per week or PRN available
FACILITY: Northern NH Correctional Facility
LOCATION: Berlin, NH
PAY RATE: $50 - $55 per hour *negotiable
**$1,000 referral bonus available**

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs technical and advisory services in oral or dental hygiene involving oral prophylaxis. Under the supervision of a dentist, may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up clinic as assigned by Dentist.
• Scaling and cleaning of teeth as prescribed by Dentist.
• Assists Dentist in administering fluoride treatments.
• Assists Dentist in completing dental x-rays.
• Accurately records services in the medical record of the patient and classify dental conditions utilizing APHA standards.
• Screens for dental emergencies and sick call.
• Checks and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
• Completes oral prophylactic care including set up of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures proper cleanup, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.
• Instructs Dental Assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
• Develops oral hygiene education program for patients.
• Participates in in-service education.
• Curettage and polishing of teeth.
• Instructs patients about oral hygiene and proper care of teeth.
• Maintains cleanliness and sterile conditions of dental unit.
• Assists Dentist at clinic sessions.
• Ensures continuity of care.
• Makes appropriate entries on patient's dental chart.
• Supplies data for clinic reports.
• Recognizes the symptoms of shock and fainting and provides necessary aid as directed or required.
• Responsible for dental office security to include instrument counts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSING: Current New Hampshire license as a Dental Hygienist (required at start date)

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification (required at start date)

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene required

EOE/M/F/D/V

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