Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist for our Paris Texas Office to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Dental hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a dental hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have a deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health histories.
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases including oral cancer.
- Maintain documentation and charts for each patient
- Monitor supplies
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist.
- Open Dental experience is a plus.
- Dental Clinic Experience.
- Bilingual is a plus.
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA).
- Outstanding communication skills.
- A patient and friendly personality.
- Attention to detail.
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job.
- Valid license to practice.
Company Description"Altius Healthcare Management in Texas is a new kind of dental service organization. They are dedicated to connecting dentists with underserved and rural communities, helping them provide compassionate and accessible oral health care services that not only help patients but also creates opportunities to advance the careers of associate and partner dentists. They constantly seek to better themselves while bettering their patients, and their entire model is built on embracing the latest technology to truly help patients. If you are a dentist, contact Altius Healthcare Management to learn more about their mission and values."
Company Description
"Altius Healthcare Management in Texas is a new kind of dental service organization. They are dedicated to connecting dentists with underserved and rural communities, helping them provide compassionate and accessible oral health care services that not only help patients but also creates opportunities to advance the careers of associate and partner dentists. They constantly seek to better themselves while bettering their patients, and their entire model is built on embracing the latest technology to truly help patients. If you are a dentist, contact Altius Healthcare Management to learn more about their mission and values."