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Dental Hygienist

Part-time

Health Advocates Network

Polkton, NCPart-time$52/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$52/hr
Location
Polkton, NC
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid And Current CPR CardAmerican Heart Association CPR Card

Job overview

Health Advocates Network is hiring a Dental Hygienist. Health Advocates Network is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a registry position in Polkton, NC. The role involves cleaning teeth, examining for oral cancer, noting patient medical history, and maintaining dental equipment. The position requires a minimum of one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist and a valid CPR card.

Key focus areas include Use dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums., Look for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling., and Note and review patient medical history..

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Dental Hygienist Experience. Important skills include Build Rapport With Patients, Compassionate And Caring Demeanor, and Medical Terminology. Preferred (not required): Using Dental Instruments, Clean Accretions, Clean Calcareous Deposits, and Clean Stains From Teeth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Build Rapport With PatientsCompassionate and Caring DemeanorMedical TerminologyUsing Dental InstrumentsClean AccretionsClean Calcareous DepositsClean Stains From TeethClean Beneath Margins of GumsLooking for Indications of Oral CancerFeeling Lymph NodesNoting Patient Medical HistoryReviewing Patient Medical HistoryUsing Probes to Examine Periodontal Recessed GumsUsing Probes to Examine Signs of Gum DiseaseRecording Dental DecayRecording Dental DiseaseMaintaining Dental EquipmentMaintaining X-Ray MachineFeeling Gums for Signs of DiseaseFeeling Gums for SoresVisually Examining Gums for SoresFeeling Gums for Other Dental Health IssuesExposing X-Ray FilmDeveloping X-Ray FilmSharpening Dental InstrumentsSterilizing Dental InstrumentsPromoting Preventative Dental CareApplying FluoridesApplying Dental Decay Prevention AgentsWorking With DentistsWorking With Dental AssistantsMaintaining a Dental Hygiene Program

Qualifications

1 Year Previous Working Experience as a Dental HygienistValid and Current CPR CardAmerican Heart Association CPR CardUp to Date Credentials in NC

Full job description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to work at a facility in Polkton, NC . These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $52 / hour

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Job Details:

  • 30 hours per week, specific days per week TBD, excluding Fridays, 7:00am-5:30pm

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year previous working experience as a DENTAL HYGIENIST

  • Ability to build rapport with patients

  • Compassionate and caring demeanor

  • Familiarity with medical terminology

  • A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)

  • Must have up to date credentials in the Client in NC

Responsibilities:

  • Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.

  • Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling.

  • Noting and reviewing patient medical history.

  • Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease.

  • Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.

  • Maintaining dental equipment and x-ray machine.

  • Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues.

  • Exposing and developing x-ray film.

  • Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments.

  • Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care.

  • Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents.

  • Working with dentists and dental assistants.

  • Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Destiny Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

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