Per Diem / PRN Dental Hygienist
Staff Today
Atlanta, GA
Days

Pay Rate: $60 / hour
*W2

Description
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Job Summary:
Work together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of the patient. Provide a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. Handles a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations. These duties range in complexity and skill, and all aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, doctors, dental assistants, and other dental office team members.
Essential Functions:
-GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy equipment operation may be required.
-Provide oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
-Apply fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
-Provide nutritional counseling and self-care programs to prevent disease.
-Record and review patient medical histories.
-Uphold office policy including HIPAA & OSHA.
-Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
-Order and keep track of inventory as needed.
-Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
-This job operates in a medical/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, x-rays, and phones.
-This job operates in a well-lighted, sterile environment. Employees must wear gloves, masks, protective eye wear, and clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious disease.
Physical Demands:
-The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand and/or sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.