Dental Hygienist

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to work at a facility in Raleigh, NC. These are registry positions with our company.

Responsibilities include cleaning teeth, examining gums, recording medical histories, and supporting preventative care. The role requires a CPR card and valid NC credentials, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 40 hours per week at a pay rate of $48 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience as a dental hygienist.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Valid credentials to practice in North Carolina.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Clean teeth using dental instruments to remove deposits and stains.
• Assess for signs of oral cancer by examining lymph nodes.
• Record patient medical histories and dental findings.
• Examine gums with probes and identify gum disease.
• Document dental decay and diseases for dentist review.

Skills

Patient rapport

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Current NC credentials

Job description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to work at a facility in Raleigh, NC . These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate:

$48 / hour

Contract Type:

• *W2

Job Details:

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year previous working experience as a DENTAL HYGIENIST
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Must have up to date credentials in the Client in NC

Responsibilities:

• Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling.
• Noting and reviewing patient medical history.
• Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease.
• Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.
• Maintaining dental equipment and x-ray machine.
• Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues.
• Exposing and developing x-ray film.
• Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care.
• Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents.
• Working with dentists and dental assistants.
• Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients.