Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Rock Dental Brands; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A local dental provider seeks a Part-Time Dental Hygienist in North Little Rock, AR. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs and delivering direct dental hygiene care. The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree, local anesthesia certification, and a commitment to patient care. Join a team that values passion and customer focus in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assesses dental condition using patient screening procedures.
• Delivers direct dental hygiene patient care using established procedures.
• Provides local anesthesia to dental patients as needed.
• Implements individualized dental care plans for patients.
• Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations

Ability to analyze dental records

Knowledge of patient screening and charting

Ability to set up dental equipment

Ability to communicate technical information

Independently perform emergency dental procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Certificate/Licensure

Certification to provide local anesthesia

CPR Required

Job description

Rock Dental Brands has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team in the Central Arkansas area! The Dental Hygienist assesses patient needs, plans and delivers direct dental hygiene care and associated services to patients. Utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Duties

• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, periodontal charting and oral cancer screenings; takes patient vital signs as required.
• Delivers direct dental hygiene patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, radiographs, application of sealants and fluorides, fabrication of appliances, teeth whitening and related procedures.
• Provides local anesthesia to dental hygiene and dental patients as needed.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Provides chair‑side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned by Team Leader or Provider.

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree or Certificate/Licensure in state you are working
• Certification to provide local anesthesia in state you are working
• CPR Required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations, policies and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontics, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
• Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and procedures
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location: North Little Rock, AR