What are the responsibilities and job description for the RDH in a relaxing environment position at Brent C. Lay, DDS?
Experienced 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. We would like you to join our awesome team to provide our amazing patients with nothing less than quality, professional dentistry. Our highly skilled dentist is seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented individual who prides themselves on their hygienist abilities and commitment to patient care.
Responsibilities include:
- 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 dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Days are Thursdays, The most will be 8 patients a day. Salary depends on your experience.
We are located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains just minutes away from both downtown Los Gatos and downtown Santa Cruz. You would get to work in a very peaceful environment. On top of all this, Doctor has an adorable rescue dog (Jasper) that joins us during our work day.
If you want to help us provide a relaxed and caring dental experience for all our patients, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Medical specialties:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Dr. Lay went above and beyond for his staff & patients. We are fully stocked with N95 mask, Ceiling air filtration system, Commercial grade air purifiers, Fogger. Patients are required to wear mask upon entering the office.
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $55 - $70