Dental Hygienist - Dover Hiring Event

Westside Family Healthcare; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Dover, DE. This role offers a signing bonus, loan repayment options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a commitment to promoting oral health in the community.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Loan Repayment Programs

Flexible PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan with Match

Equal Opportunity Employment

Qualifications

• Licensed with a current Delaware Dental Hygiene license.
• Graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Examine and document oral conditions thoroughly.
• Educate patients on oral health and hygiene.
• Assist other dental staff when necessary.

Skills

Patient Education

Oral Health Assessment

Ultrasonic Instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Current Delaware Dental Hygiene License

Basic Life Support Certification

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Description:

WESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS!

SIGNING BONUS OFFERED!

LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE!

***Join us on Wednesday, June 25th for a special hiring event. After completing the application, book your interview using the following link: https://outlook.office.com/book/[e-mail]/. ***

JOIN THE TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality primary medical care without regard to ability to pay. The Dental Hygienist is a licensed primary oral health care professional whose goal is to assist Westside Family Health patients in achieving and maintaining optimum oral health. The Dental Hygienist cleans teeth and examines mouth, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

WORKING AT WESTSIDE MEANS WORKING IN A PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME.A Primary Care Medical Home is not a special building. It is a way to provide healthcare that puts the patient at the center of health care decision-making. As a community health center, Westside Family Healthcare provides care for everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of ability to pay, immigration or citizenship status, national origin, religion, race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

OUR MISSION: To improve the health of our communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay.

OUR BENEFITS: Our benefit package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a match, and supplemental insurances. We offer a generous PTO package and flexibility to provide work/life balance. Westside Family Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Examine and thoroughly document oral conditions, including those of the head and neck region, through the use of clerical measurement, radiographs and other assessment methods

Perform thorough removal of hard and soft deposit with ultrasonic/hand instrumentation and polishing of supra gingival crowns

Review and record patient medical histories

Develop individualized oral hygiene programs for home care

Educate patients, the general public and special population groups particularly the children regarding oral health

Maintain inventory of dental hygiene supplies

Assist other dental staff when necessary

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Current Delaware dental hygiene license - Dental hygienists can apply for license by reciprocity if they hold a current Dental Hygienist license in another jurisdiction and have practiced as a Hygienist at least three of the past five years.

Current with continuing education

Basic life support certification

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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