Hygienist Job in Callahan, FL

Blue Jay Dental, LLC; Callahan (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Blue Jay Dental, LLC in Callahan, FL is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to join our practice full-time. You will assess patient needs, perform cleaning, take radiographs, apply sealants, and maintain accurate records.

The ideal candidate has a dental hygiene certificate or associate degree and an active state license. We offer a Monday–Friday schedule, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have dental hygiene certificate or associate degree and active hygienist license.
• Ability to think independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to follow instructions and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedure manuals and interpret written guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and patient needs using history, charting and perio assessment.
• Perform routine hygiene procedures: cleaning and polishing.
• Take radiographs for diagnosis as directed by dentist.
• Apply sealants and fluorides.
• Electronic record keeping and documentation of history and treatment.
• Explain treatment plans and associated fees to patients.

Skills

Reliability

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Education

Dental hygiene degree / certificate

Job description

About the job Hygienist Job in Callahan, FL

Job Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
• Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
• Take radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
• Apply sealants and fluorides
• Electronic record keeping
• Document patient dental history and chief complaint
• Record and report pertinent observations
• Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Complete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
• Review and explain treatment plan and associates fees with patient
• Articulate and express patients concerns to dentist
• Primary treatment coordinator
• Ancillary duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• individual must be reliable
• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or associates degree in dental hygiene and has current hygienist license for state of North Carolina
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)