What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist WED & THU position at Dr Joseph Arnold?
Our office is growing and looking to add an enthusiastic, patient centered Dental Hygienist to our Columbus office! We need a Hygienist 2 days/week Wednesdays and Thursdays only!
Located at 1013 Centre Brook Ct, Columbus, GA 31904. Dr. Arnold has been providing dental care for the Columbus area for over 30 years. We always strive to provide our patients with the latest and most modern care with our state-of-the art technology and comfortable atmosphere. We pride ourselves on the high level of care that all our patients receive.
Job Duties May Include:
- Conduct patient screening procedures; including assessment of oral health conditions, review of patient health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Take digital radiographs.
- Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment.
- Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron/prophy jet.
- Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)
- Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating proper oral hygiene, educating patients on techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol, effectively communicating oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing proper oral hygiene aids
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
- Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient.
- Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting and treatment documentation
- Provide positive, professional leadership role; demonstrate positive patient/staff rapport.
- Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment.
- Successfully maintain recall system.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of applicable computer functions.
