Dental Hygienist - Clinical

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida seeks a Dental Hygienist in Port Charlotte, FL to examine, chart, take radiographs, and perform periodontal therapies under dentist supervision.

You will document findings, complete health histories, and coordinate with dentists and staff. Florida license required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 1–2 year commitment encouraged in a community health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two- or four-year Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program.
• Active Florida Dental Hygiene license.

Responsibilities

• Perform intra- and extra-oral exams and chart findings.
• Document existing restorations and carious lesions.
• Complete health history with blood pressure.
• Perform periodontal therapies and health instruction.
• Screen school children for dental issues.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Patient rapport

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Hygiene degree (AA/AS/Bachelor)

Florida Dental Hygiene license

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The primary function of the Dental Hygienist is to examine, chart, take radiographic surveys, and perform periodontal therapies on patients. The Dental Hygienist is directly responsible to the Dentists for assignment of duties which include patient care and domestic chores. The Dental Hygienist supervises her own patient therapy but communicates patient needs and appointments with the Dentists, and coordinates duties and responsibilities with the Dentists and other dental ancillary personnel.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform initial intra and extra-oral exam of the hard and soft tissue.
• Document/chart existing restoration, carious lesions and any other findings.
• Complete health history with blood pressure.
• Perform periodontal therapies, periodontal health instruction.
• Perform screening examinations for school children.
• Sterilization of instruments and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist dentists when needed.
• Answer telephone when needed.

Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience.
• A two or four year degree of Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
• Florida Board of Dentistry license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Manual dexterity and use of proper instrumentation in the performance of dental therapies.
• Good patient and staff rapport.