Dental Hygienist

Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Description:
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for qualified candidate! $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for qualified candidate! $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for qualified candidate!Statement of Purpose: This position is responsible for assisting the Dentist in patient care.Primary Tasks: DENTAL HYGIENSIT PART TIME1. Assists with teeth cleaning, fillings and minor extractions2. Ensures instrument sterilization3. Administers X-rays and film development4. Educates and communicates the process of HIV disease and its treatment5. Participate in the dental treatment of patients by performing dental prophylaxis, applying topical fluorides, examining teeth, and assisting dentist with procedures as required; set up instruments and other equipment. 6. Instruct patients on proper dental care and proper diet for good oral health. 7. Take, develop and mount radiographs; trace radiographs required for corrective treatment. 8. Maintain records on dental status of patients and services rendered. 9. Clean and sterilize instruments; requisition supplies as required. 10. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein11. Promotes and practices CAN Community Health, Inc.'s mission and values and follows its polices and proceduresSecondary Tasks: DENTAL HYGIENSIT PART TIME1. Cleans dental room and equipment 2. Escorts patients to dental room3. Is familiar with dental tools and equipment4. Inventories and stocks dental equipment 5. Informs Dentist of patient appointments and pulls charts accordingly6. Cooperates with and assists other volunteer team members7. Performs all other duties as requestedResponsible To: Dentist.

Requirements:
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Required: DENTAL HYGIENSIT PART TIME1. Ability to ensure maintenance of dental equipment2. Skilled in X-ray and film development techniques3. Knowledge of sterilization techniques4. Knowledge of OSHA requirementsPhysical Requirements: DENTAL HYGIENSIT PART TIME1. Neat, professional appearance.2. MEDIUM- Exerts up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly in lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting, walking and standing.3. Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory acuity.Other Duties: DENTAL HYGIENSIT PART TIMEPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Education/Professional: High School Diploma and/or previous experience, Florida CertifiedExperience: Three years of direct clinical practice DENTAL HYGIENSIT PART TIMECAN is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law PI124607008

Keywords: CAN Community Health, Sarasota , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Sarasota, Florida