Hygienist Job for Lakeland, FL

Blue Jay Dental seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist in Lakeland, FL to provide direct patient care, perform routine treatment procedures, and teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Requirements

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures
• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
• Take patient vital signs
• Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
• Take radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
• Apply sealants and fluorides
• Electronic record keeping
• Document patient dental history and chief complaint
• Record and report pertinent observations
• Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Complete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
• Review and explain treatment plan and associate’s fees with patient
• Articulate and express patient concerns to dentist
• Primary treatment coordinator
• Ancillary duties as needed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance