Dental Hygienist
McKinney Medical Center·Waycross, Georgia
McKinney Medical Center·Waycross, Georgia
Perform dental hygiene duties including cleaning teeth, conducting oral health assessments, and developing treatment plans. Educate patients on oral hygiene and nutrition while maintaining accurate records and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
This position will perform dental hygienist duties to include cleaning teeth, oral health assessments, treatment plans, patient education on oral hygiene and nutrition, documenting records and assist dentist with selecting treatments.
Must be knowledgeable of dental instruments, equipment, materials and their uses; knowledge of sterilization methods, x-ray techniques, dental terminology; and dental hygiene and prophylaxis.
Ability to use dental instruments and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate to public in a pleasing manner.
Computer knowledge and ability sufficient to enter patient information, as required.
Maintain confidentiality of information and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Ability to use mature judgment, in the performance of duties and to establish and maintain effective working relations with associates.
Reports directly to the supervising Dentist.
Will require travel between Waycross and Folkston.
Graduate from a dental hygiene school or college that's accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and recognized by the Georgia Board of Dentistry. Active license by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
Must be a graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene school or college. An active license from the Georgia Board of Dentistry is required.
Market context
Georgia dental hygienist openings are often shaped by steady patient demand in preventive and general dentistry, so employers tend to value licensed candidates who can start contributing quickly. This role is competitive because a Georgia Dental Hygienist license and current BLS/CPR are required, while experience is preferred but new graduates are still considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and CPR renewal before applying.
