Part-Time Dental Hygienist — Patient Care & Education

Atchison Community Health Clinic, Inc.; Atchison (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atchison Community Health Clinic, Inc. in Atchison, KS, is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to promote oral health by performing prophylaxis, screening for oral cancer, taking and developing radiographs, and documenting findings in patient records.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, apply sealants and prepare patients for dentists, coordinating with the care team to deliver safe, compliant care in a community clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in dental prophylaxis procedures.
• Performs radiographs per dental practice act.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Collaborates with dentists and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental prophylaxis and coronal polish.
• Expose and develop diagnostic radiographs.
• Educate patients on dental hygiene.
• Coordinate community dental education programs.
• Maintain treatment records and prepare tests.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Diagnostic procedures

Communication skills

Bedside manner

Multitasking

Job description

Atchison Community Health Clinic, Inc. in Atchison, KS, is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to promote oral health by performing prophylaxis, screening for oral cancer, taking and developing radiographs, and documenting findings in patient records.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, apply sealants and prepare patients for dentists, coordinating with the care team to deliver safe, compliant care in a community clinic setting.