Dental Hygienist
Higbee Family Dentistry
Eugene, OR, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time
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-Job description:
We are looking for the right hygienist to compliment our small team in our South Eugene dental office. The office has been serving patients for many years and we have a wonderful patient base. The selected hygienist can decide if full time or part time is best for them. Full time comes with full benefits and a competitive wage. We invite you to schedule an interview to view the office and discuss the opportunity. Our office uses Dentrix software.

As 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 have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

-Responsibilities:
Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean 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 procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Assist dentist with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

-Skills:
Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
Valid license to practice
Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

-Benefits:
Employee discount, Full time comes with full benefits and a competitive wage.

-Schedule:
8 hour shift, Monday thru Thursday

-COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all of the required COVID-19 OSHA guidelines.

-License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

-Work Location: One location in south Eugene