Dental Hygienist

Health Here; Kokomo (IN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Health Here in Kokomo, Indiana is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-centered environment.

The role involves performing prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing, taking digital radiographs, and conducting comprehensive periodontal assessments while educating patients on oral hygiene practices and maintaining meticulous clinical records. Infection control and teamwork with the care team are essential.

Competenze

• Active dental hygiene licensure to practice in Indiana.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal procedures.
• Proficiency with digital radiography.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate clinical documentation.
• Professional, trustworthy approach to patient relationships.

Mansioni

• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing.
• Take and interpret digital radiographs.
• Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Apply fluoride and sealants as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Uphold infection control standards.
• Collaborate with dentists and the care team.

Conoscenze

Preventive procedures

Patient communication

Detail orientation

Formazione

Dental hygienist licensure

Strumenti

Digital radiography

Descrizione del lavoro

to deliver high-quality, patient-centered preventive and periodontal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
• Take digital radiographs
• Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
• Apply fluoride and sealants
• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical documentation
• Uphold strict infection control standards
• Collaborate with dentists and the care team to support patient needs

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Training/licensure to practice dental hygiene
• Strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal procedures
• Proficiency with digital radiography
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to clinical documentation accuracy
• Professional, trustworthy approach to building long-term patient relationships