Dental Hygienist Job in Duluth, GA 30096
(Job ID: 414400)

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Dental Hygienist- Excellent Compensation, Holiday, PTO and FULL BENEFITS Are you seeking a career with a growing company? A place where you can make an impact in the community? Then Positive Impact Health Centers is the company for you. The newly established Dental Center is a part of Positive Impact Health Centers (PICH) known as a community leader in providing Care. PIHC assures that clients have the best opportunity and access to achieve high-quality Dental care and outcomes. What makes us different? We offer our employees the highest competitive compensation and benefits! Health wellness day per quarter Parental leave Holidays and earned Paid time off Free parking at our locations/ bus line accessibility Highest competitive salary and benefits Automatic 3% safe harbor and 2% profit-sharing retirement program 100% allotted for Healthcare benefit elections for employees and 50% allotted for employeesand#39; spouse/ children JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Hygienist is a professional with a friendly attitude and the ability to help treat clients and promote good oral health practices. Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial client screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque), and advising clients on oral health and preventative care. Hygienists help Dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. The Hygienist must be reliable and able to build trust with clients as well as have a deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. This position description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description. Summary of General Duties: Ensures patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Sterilize dental instruments properly Conducts initial mouth screenings and checks medical and oral health history Identifies conditions like gingivitis or periodontitis Cleans and helps protect clients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) Educates clients on proper tooth and gum care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Gives instructions to clients after dental procedures Imaging, Digital Radiography and dental impressions Assists Dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases Maintains documentation and charts on each client Monitors supplies and coordinates re-ordering as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experienced in working with culturally diverse populations Must have great communication skills, (writing, spelling, listening, and speaking) and interpersonal skills Must have strong computer and database system skills, and have a positive, friendly, and helpful demeanor Outstanding communication skills Must have excellent customer service skills and a warm personality Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pay attention to detail Proven experience as Dental Hygienist In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment Education and Experience: A minimum of three years of Dental Hygiene experience is preferred. State of Georgia Dental Hygiene License is also required. Dentrix experience is preferred. Previous experience with HIV and/or Infectious Diseases is also preferred.