Per-Diem Dental Hygienist
Core
Perform dental prophylactic treatments, take radiographs, and provide hygiene care information to patients in a hospital dental clinic.
Role type
Per-diem dental hygienist
Builds
Patient dental health outcomes and clinic operational support
Domain
Healthcare / Dental Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dental prophylaxis, radiography, patient education, aseptic techniques, electronic charting, dental practice management
Preferred skills
CPR, head and neck anatomy, dental practice management
Technologies
Electronic charting systems, digital radiography systems
Responsibilities
Perform dental hygiene and administer prophylactic treatments; take radiographs and intra oral images; document treatments and chart conditions; escort patients and schedule appointments; maintain standards of asepsis by sterilizing instruments; perform select clerical duties during slow periods.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience preferred)