What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temp Hygienist position at Gentle Dentist?
OUR COMPANY IS OWNED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Mortenson Dental Partners is one the largest privately held dental service organizations in the country. We have over 120 practices in 9 states, and we are always growing!
At Mortenson, the care, comfort and convenience of our patients are of the utmost importance. If you have an upbeat personality, love to smile and believe you can add real value to our patients’ experiences, please apply today!
We provide opportunities for career advancement and growth for those who seek it. We’ve been named one of The Best Places to Work in Louisville, Kentucky where the company is headquartered. OWN YOUR FUTURE!
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Personally strives to delight patients and families by creating a kind,
gracious, and caring environment. -
Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient
referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost effectively, and
posting patient charges accurately. -
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational
workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal
networks, and participating in professional societies. -
Promotes a “team first” attitude by demonstrating positive and caring
relationships and communication with coworkers. - Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
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Provides necessary information in the form of x-rays, verbal
communication, and other dental tests to help dentist diagnose dental
treatment. -
Performs comfortable periodontal evaluation, general scaling, deep
scaling, and root planning for all patients. -
Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before
dismissing patient.
REQUIREMENTS
- Dental Hygiene Certificate / Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Active dental hygiene license issued by the state board
- Computer, copier, fax, telephone
DESIRABLES
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree
- Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification
- Laser Debridement Certification
- General Supervision Privileges
- CPR Certification
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Intraoral Camera
- Caries Detection
- Velescope
- Open Dental Software
- Digital Radiograph Technology
SCHEDULE
- Varies
BENEFITS
Immediate consideration for full-time and part-time openings
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.
Behaviors
Preferred- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
