Allied Health & Nursing Home – Minnesota State University ...



Forest City Family DentistryDental Hygienist job descriptionResponsibilities include:Conducting initial oral screeningsCleaning and helping protect patients’ teeth (e.g. removing plaque or applying fluoride), infection control, charting, x-rays, cleaning of rooms. Other duties as assigned in down times such as reminder phone calls, etc.Educating patients of all ages on proper teeth careGoalWe are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. The position could be full-time or part-time depending on candidate. We are open Mon- Thurs 8-4:30 p.m. DutiesDental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll also help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.Dental Hygienist skillsAs a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you also have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.ResponsibilitiesEnsure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examinationSterilize dental instruments properlyConduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health historyIdentify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitisClean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental proceduresTake X-rays Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)Maintain documentation and charts on each patient (Eaglesoft)Monitor suppliesRequirementsProven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar roleIn-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipmentOutstanding communication skillsA patient and friendly personalityAttention to detailStamina to meet the physical demands of the jobDiploma in Dental HygieneValid license to practice in Iowa- recent graduates welcomed to applyRespondPlease email resume to drlailabuck@ with references.Forest City Family Dentistry, 132 East J St, Forest City IA 50436 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download