Registered Dental HygienistDental OfficeTuscaloosa, AL 35404We are currently seeking a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist to join our very busy practice. We strive to provide quality patient-centered care. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work. We want someone who is friendly and upbeat to help us continue to provide the best comprehensive care possible. Our main focus aside from excellent patient care is building relationships with our patients. Our hygienist should be compassionate and caring with the ability to pay very close attention to details. We are seeking a team player who can adapt to every situation and patient case. Our Dental Hygienist is expected to perform basic dental care tasks, mostly focused on keeping patients' teeth clean and gums healthy. You will be asked to work in close physical proximity to your patients and spend a lot of work time around other people, including patients and other staff. The hygienists' daily duties include removing plaque and polishing a patient's teeth during a routine checkup; screening patients; reviewing a patient's oral health history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing techniques. You will need to have knowledge of periodontal disease and have experience in proper periodontal charting. You must have experience in root planning and soft tissue management. You are also expected to use X-ray machines to take radiographs of the patients' teeth. Our practice is well established and we have a very pleasant office environment. Hygienist's hours and schedule are flexible. Hours are 7:45am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday. One hour lunch break everyday.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
