What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Shore Pediatric Dental?
```Job Overview:```
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our busy pediatric dental practice. If you enjoy working with children and helping to help shape their experiences as a life long dental patient, our practice is a great for for you!
```Duties:```
- Perform dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing teeth
- Conduct oral assessments to identify any signs of oral diseases or abnormalities
- Take digital dental x-rays
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and provide personalized oral care instructions
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Follow infection control protocols to ensure a safe and clean dental environment
```Experience:```
To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:
- Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program and NJ state licensure.
- Proficiency in dental anatomy and terminology
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Strong patient assessment skills to identify potential oral health issues
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Experience working with children
If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and promoting oral health, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team of dental professionals.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest in this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $41.00 - $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Red Bank, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41 - $44