Registered Dental Hygienist
Company: Smile Programs
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
Dentistry with a work-life balanceMake a difference while doing
what you loveIf you're looking for a career opportunity at a
competitive salary while helping kids in need, let's talk. Indiana
Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking
a Registered Dental Hygienist in Elkhart, IN and surrounding areas
to help provide dental care to underserved children at their
school.Our innovative in school dental program offers something
different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that
ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is
perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working
environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a
difference in the dental field. Sound interesting? Call or text
Brent at 855-957-4375 or email bcogswell@mobiledentists.com(If
texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and
the location of this position.) Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Qualifications:
- Active RDH License
- Working experience as a Dental Hygienist
- CPR or BLS certification
- Works well with children
- Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced
environment
- Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to
travel within the county
- Ability to lift and carry equipment for set-up and take-down
(up to 50 lbs)
- Able to walk up flights of stairs on certain occasions, some
schools may not have an elevatorRegistered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Responsibilities:
- Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team
player at all times
- Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth
prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the
medical chart indicating that verification was made.
- Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline;
follow-up patient]
- Review medical history and other pertinent oral health
information
- Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis
scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent
with accepted best practices and standards.
- Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
- Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each
patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth
brushing, flossing)+)
- Document provided dental services on the patient's chart.
- Daily travel to and from school sitesIndiana Dental Outreach
Offers:
- Evenings, weekends and summers off!
- Working a school day schedule (about 6 - 7 hours); on average
between 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
- Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
- Travel Pay
- Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
- Full and part time positions
- Competitive compensation
- State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
- Latest technology & digital radiographyWant to learn more? Call
or text Brent at 855-957-4375 or email
bcogswell@mobiledentists.com(If texting/emailing, please include
your name, contact information and the location of this
position.)
Keywords: Smile Programs, Elkhart , Registered Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Elkhart, Indiana
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