Dental Hygienist - Fort Wayne, IN

Dental Career Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,348 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in dental services is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist in Fort Wayne, IN. The position offers competitive pay of $38-$50 per hour and includes benefits such as medical, vision, 401k, and paid time off. Responsibilities include conducting dental cleanings, providing oral cancer screenings, and managing patient care. Candidates must be licensed as a Dental Hygienist and hold certifications in CPR and anesthesia. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Dental Hygienist License.
• CPR Certification is essential.
• Local Anesthesia and Nitrous certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and examine gums.
• Manage dental emergencies with required certifications.

Skills

Oral cancer screening

Patient education

Charting conditions

CPR Certification

Using probes for periodontal assessment

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

CPR Certification

Local Anesthesia and Nitrous certification

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Fort Wayne, IN

SPECIALTY UNIT: Registered Dental Hygienist - RDH

LOCATION: Fort Wayne, IN

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $38-$50/hour - Sign on bonus and Relocation Assistance if Needed!

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist who would like to work with a team-oriented practice that focuses on building long lasting relationships with our patients. The RDH promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

• Medical benefits
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities:

• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
• CPR Certification
• Local Anesthesia and Nitrous certification