Dental Hygienist at Lightwave Dental in Apex, NC

Looking for a Part Time RDH to cover a Friday shift at our state of the art Triangle Family Dentistry Green Level location. Free lunch is provided!!!

Position Summary:

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered Perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed

Qualifications:

Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school Current hygiene license where employed Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law Experience with dental software