Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description POSITION: Dental Hygienist SCHEDULE: Part Time - 1 day per week or PRN available FACILITY: Northern NH Correctional Facility LOCATION: Berlin, NH ESTIMATED PAY RATE: $55/hr+ **$1,000 referral bonus available**

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs technical and advisory services in oral or dental hygiene involving oral prophylaxis. Under the supervision of a dentist, may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

* Scaling and cleaning of teeth as prescribed by Dentist. * Assists Dentist in administering fluoride treatments and x-rays * Curettage and polishing of teeth * Assists Dentist in completing dental x-rays. * Accurately records services in the medical record of the patient and classify dental conditions utilizing APHA standards. * Screens for dental emergencies and sick call. * Checks and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders. * Instructs Dental Assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed. * Develops oral hygiene education program for patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSING: Current New Hampshire license as a Dental Hygienist (required at start date)

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification (required at start date)

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene required

EOE/M/F/D/V

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