Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc·Cape Coral, Florida
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing periodontal therapies, taking radiographic surveys, and conducting oral examinations. They also handle patient charting, instrument sterilization, and coordinate care with dentists and ancillary staff.
Description We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to provide Dental care to our patients. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, and more!
The primary function of the Dental Hygienist is to examine, chart, take radiographic surveys, and perform periodontal therapies on patients. The Dental Hygienist is directly responsible to the Dentists for assignment of duties which include patient care and domestic chores. The Dental Hygienist supervises her own patient therapy but communicates patient needs and appointments with the Dentists, and coordinates duties and responsibilities with the Dentists and other dental ancillary personnel.
Perform initial intra and extra-oral exam of the hard and soft tissue. Document/chart existing restoration, carious lesions and any other findings. Complete health history with blood pressure. Perform periodontal therapies, periodontal health instruction. Perform screening examinations for school children. Sterilization of instruments and maintenance of equipment. Assist dentists when needed. Answer telephone when needed.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience. A two or four year degree of Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution. Florida Board of Dentistry license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.
Manual dexterity and use of proper instrumentation in the performance of dental therapies. Good patient and staff rapport.
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