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Hygienist Job in Mooresville, IN
About the job Hygienist Job in Mooresville, IN
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mooresville, IN
Part-Time position
Monday-8-6, Tuesday-8-5
Job Responsibilities:
- Examine patient oral health and requirements via screening methods, including medical history evaluation, dental charting, and periodontal charting
- Administer direct patient care following standard dental hygiene practices
- Record patient vital signs
- Conduct routine procedures such as scaling and polishing
- Capture diagnostic x-rays as requested by the dentist for treatment planning
- Apply sealants and fluoride treatments
- Handle electronic patient records
- Log dental history and primary complaint
- Document and relay significant clinical observations
- Instruct patients on preventing decay and gum disease through diet and home oral care
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Prepare treatment plan as outlined by the dentist
- Discuss treatment plan and associated fees with the patient
- Clearly communicate patient concerns to the dentist
- Act as lead treatment coordinator
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be dependable
- Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene certificate or associate degree program with active North Indiana hygienist license
- Capable of independent thinking and sound judgment
- Able to develop, influence, interpret, and/or apply operational procedures
- Demonstrates a team-focused approach to responsibilities
- Shows initiative, reliability, and punctuality
- Performs frequent repetitive tasks with strong attention to detail
- Adapts to varying assignments with a positive attitude
- Follows directions and takes ownership of actions
- Maintains strict confidentiality for patients and their care
- Reads and understands documents like safety guidelines, procedure manuals, and written correspondence
- Comprehends instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formats