Dental Hygienist- Part Time

Ocean Dental; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean Dental Des Moines is seeking a licensed dental hygienist for a part-time role at our Des Moines clinic.

You will clean, scale and polish teeth, take and process X-rays, and document evaluations to support the dentist’s plan. The position requires 2–3 days per week, with clinic hours Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm, and a current CPR certificate.

Two or more years of hygienist experience are preferred; Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related clinical field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related clinical field.
• Two or more years of Hygienist experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Hygienist and CPR certificate required.

Responsibilities

• The Hygienist assists the dentist in cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth and takes and processes x-rays.
• Records evaluation of mouth conditions and extent of prophylaxis to assist diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provides patient education and reinforcement of the doctor’s preventive care plan.

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in a related clinical field

Job description

# Dental Hygienist- Part TimeHot JobDes Moines Clinic - Des Moines, IA 50316## OverviewPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionThe Hygienist assists the dentist in providing oral health to patients by cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth. Takes and processes x-rays. Records evaluation of mouth conditions and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to provide dentist with information for more complete diagnosis and subsequent treatment if needed. Provides the patient with ongoing preventative oral care through patient education, treatment and reinforcement of the doctor’s treatment plan.Clinic hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. This is a Part Time position, 2-3 days a week.## Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s or Associates Degree (depending on state) in a related clinical field.**Experience:** Two or more years of experience as Hygienist preferred.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:** Current Licensure as a Hygienist and CPR Certificate required.