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JOHN MATCHETT DDS INC; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 76 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

JOHN MATCHETT DDS INC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care and patient education. You will take digital x-rays, maintain charts, and support the dentist with periodontal treatments.

The ideal candidate has a dental hygiene diploma, a valid license, and a friendly, detail-oriented approach. We offer a competitive hourly rate, a low-stress team environment, and long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene and valid license to practice.
• Experience in dental hygiene and preventive care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and health/safety regulations.

Responsabilités

• Make patients comfortable before examination.
• Sterilize dental instruments properly.
• Conduct mouth screenings and review oral health history.
• Identify gingivitis, caries or periodontitis.
• Clean and protect teeth; apply fluoride.
• Educate patients on proper oral care.
• Take X-rays as necessary.
• Assist dentist with monitoring oral lesions.
• Maintain patient charts and documentation.
• Monitor supplies and equipment.

Connaissances

Dental Hygienist experience

HIPAA knowledge

Dental equipment maintenance

Excellent communication

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Licensed hygienist

Formation

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Description du poste

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

We have great patients and a great team. We value our low stress and happy work environment! The right candidate is looking for a long-term role in a practice focused on growth.

You should be a well-skilled hygienist who enjoys developing a personal rapport with patients that focuses on compassion and care. You should ensure that your work is thorough and that your patients are comfortable. You will take digital x-rays and intra-oral photographs, enter information in the patient's chart, educate patients on prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, and perform preventative care, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Take X-rays as necessary
• Assist dentist with monitoring for oral lesions (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role (ideally)
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Valid license to practice

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan