In-School Pediatric RDH | Flexible Day Schedule, No Nights

Rising Star Staffing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings and weekends off

Flexible scheduling

Access to latest technology

Job summary

A mobile dental healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide dental care to underserved children in schools. This role offers a unique opportunity with evenings, weekends, and summers off. Ideal candidates must hold an active RDH license and have 1+ years of experience. Responsibilities include assisting with oral health management and providing oral hygiene services. Flexible scheduling is available, making this a perfect role for working parents.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RDH license.
• 1+ years experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Valid State ID and reliable transportation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients.
• Verify patient identity prior to treatment.
• Provide oral hygiene services including scaling and fluoride application.

Skills

Ability to work well with others

Organized and detail-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Reliable transportation

Education

Active RDH license

Current CPR (BLS) certification

Job description

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Mr. Steve Higginbotham

About the job Registered Dental Hygienist

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you're looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, lets talk.

We are a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in St. Louis , MO and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications:

Must hold active RDH license

1+ years experience as a Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH)

Valid State ID, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must

Works well with others (both children and adults)

Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task

Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.

Current CPR (BLS) certification with hands-on live skills assessment

Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities:

Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times

Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.

Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]

Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information

Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.

Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist

Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+)

Document provided dental services on the patients chart.

Daily travel to and from school sites

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M.
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Sound interesting? Call or text at 586-325-9893 or email [e-mail]

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