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Blue Jay Dental Seeks Registered Dental Hygienist

Fort Wayne, IN

Job Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting

• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures

• Take patient vital signs

• 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 patient 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

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• 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)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Work Location: One location

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume to ; or, for a faster response, please call/text Jeremy at 218.461.1730.

Remote Work :

No