Dental Hygienist: Preventive Care & Patient Education

Family Health Services; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Norwalk, Ohio is seeking a Dental Hygienist to assist in oral health management and provide patient education. The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted Ohio license and current CPR certification. Responsibilities include performing clinical oral hygiene services, maintaining patient records, and ensuring adherence to infection control protocols. This position requires effective communication with patients and collaborating with Dentists for patient care coordination.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in Ohio is required.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification is required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
• Provide clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, and fluoride application.
• Records patient-hygienist transactions accurately in the patient's dental record.

Skills

Oral hygiene assessment

Patient counseling

Clinical oral hygiene services

Infection control

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Job description

A health services organization in Norwalk, Ohio is seeking a Dental Hygienist to assist in oral health management and provide patient education. The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted Ohio license and current CPR certification. Responsibilities include performing clinical oral hygiene services, maintaining patient records, and ensuring adherence to infection control protocols. This position requires effective communication with patients and collaborating with Dentists for patient care coordination.