Part Time Dental Hygienist

All Care Health Center; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Iowa is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to provide patient education and preventive periodontal care. The role involves assisting dentists and requires a valid Iowa Dental Hygienist license along with CPR certification. If you're passionate about oral health and community well-being, this may be the right opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Maintain good standing Dental Hygienist license by the State of Iowa.
• Local Anesthetic Permit required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive periodontal treatment and patient education.
• Assist dentist with procedures and evaluate patient's oral health.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare operatories for patient treatment.

Skills

Patient education

Preventive periodontal treatment

Oral hygiene techniques

Education

Dental Hygienist license

Local Anesthetic Permit

CPR certification

Job description

ABOUT US

All Care Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive, high quality health care to the entire community. We will strengthen access to quality-integrated healthcare, by removing barriers for those with the greatest need, and developing community relationships, to enhance the future of our community’s well-being.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Dental Hygienist is a member of the dental team whose primary responsibility is to provide preventive periodontal treatment, patient education, and assist the dentist(s).

SCHEDULE AND PAY

This is an in-person, part-time (~16 hours/week) position. Scheduled shift is Monday's and Friday's from 7:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Pay range: $35-$40/hr.

DUTIES

Takes and record blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. Complete and/or update medical and dental history.
Evaluates patients’ teeth and gums, record the presence of disease, abnormalities or existing restorations. When appropriate, may call in dentist for immediate consultation.
Makes decisions in collaboration with dentist regarding the plan of care.
Takes and mount x-rays.
Instructs patients in oral hygiene technique, answer patient questions and provide other educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
Administers prophylactic treatment by the scaling and polishing of teeth.
Uses rotary and ultrasonic instruments to clean teeth.
Applies topical anesthetic and local anesthetic if permitted by state practice laws.
Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
Removes sutures and periodontal dressings.
Takes impression for night-guards and mouth-guards.
Prepares operatories for patient treatment.
Sterilizes instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Have and maintain in good standing Dental Hygienist license by the State of Iowa.
Local Anesthetic Permit issued by the State of Iowa.
Current CPR certification

At All Care Health Center, we are committed to providing an environment of equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

This employer participates in E-Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility for all new hires. Upon accepting a job offer, you will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify your identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

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