Dental Hygienist

Matrix Providers Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team at a prominent dental clinic. This full-time role involves providing essential dental care, educating patients on oral hygiene, and performing various clinical tasks to ensure optimal patient health. You will be part of a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits. If you're passionate about dental health and making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays Paid Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• Must have an active license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
• Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program is required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' oral cavities and record conditions.
• Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene care techniques.

Skills

Clinical Competency

Patient Education

Oral Hygiene Techniques

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Dental Hygiene Tools

Corporate Dental Application

Job description

Matrix Providers has a civilian opportunity for a Dental Hygienist to provide full-time services in the Dental Clinic located at Luke Milam Clinic, Camp Lejeune, NC

The Government will accept any state license.

• Status: Full-time
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life coverage)
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off + Federal Holidays Paid Off
  • Life Insurance | Disability Insurance | FSA

Qualification Requirements:

• Degree: Must have a minimum of an Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the program.
• Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75. In addition, must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Experience: Must be able to provide clinical competency as a Dental Hygienist within the last 2 years.
• License: Must possess an active, unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist from any U.S. state/territory.

Core Duties:

• Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
• Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
• Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
• Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.
• Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.