Travel Dental Hygienist
Columbia, SC
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,130/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care700 beds
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$884/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Description
- Total hours a week to be worked? 39
- Days of the week to be worked? Monday-Friday
- Any weekends? No
- Shift start and end times? 7:30-4:30 Monday -Thursday and Friday’s 7:30-12:30 (Closed Major Holidays)
- Location / address of this position-10 Richland Medical Park Drive, Columbia SC 29203
Job Description Summary
• Performs routine dental prophylaxis, participates in patient education, trains dental hygiene students with minimal supervision. May require access to storage areas where medications are kept and carry out procedure that require the use of medications. All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.
• Perform oral prophylaxis; remove hard and soft deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth; polish all surfaces of teeth.
• Apply topical fluoride to the teeth.
• Expose and develop radiographs.
• Give oral hygiene instruction and counseling.
• Provide nutrition and dietary counseling.
• Make and confirm appointments.
• Review medical and dental health history.
• Take and record blood pressure.
• Chart dental disease.
• Utilization of Epic Wisdom for charting and charge entry
Minimum Qualifications:
Education - Associate's degree- Dental Hygiene
No experience required. 1 year of experience preferred.
Required Licensure/Certification:
SC Registered Dental Hygienist
Richand Hospital Campus
Dentistry 10 Med Park Suite A
AC
Facility
Palmetto Health Richland
- Short Term Acute Care
- 700 beds
Employer
LanceSoft
124 nurses recommend working with LanceSoft
Pros
Lancesoft staff are very diligent and kept me on target to be finished with credentialling on time. Shreya was my main point of contact and she was always available. She was informative. She was able to answer my questions and addressed every concern that I had. I highly appreciate the great work they are doing. Thank you!
Cons
I have nothing negative to share.
Recommends working with LanceSoft
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Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
About Columbia, SC
As a travel nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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