Beautiful Smiles By Design - Brainerd Road is hiring: Dental Hygienist in Chatta

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? 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 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 history
* 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 on each patient
* Monitor supplies

*Skills*
* Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
* In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
* Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
* Outstanding communication skills
* A patient and friendly personality
* Attention to detail
* Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
* Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
* Valid licence to practice

Experience:

- Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Preferred)

- Hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)

License: Dental Hygienist (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 8 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
* Dental Hygiene: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)
* Licence to practice (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Chattanooga, TN 37411: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person In Summary: 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 should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages . En Español: Buscamos un higienista dental para ayudar a tratar pacientes y promover buenas prácticas de salud bucal. ¿Qué hacen los higienistas dentales? Los deberes del higienismo dental giran en torno a realizar exámenes iniciales al paciente, limpiar los dientes (por ejemplo, quitar placas) y asesorar a los pacientes sobre la salud oral y el cuidado preventivo. Eliminar placas o aplicar fluoruro) * Educar a los pacientes de todas las edades sobre el cuidado adecuado de los dientes (demostrando, por ejemplo, buenas técnicas de cepillado dental)* Dar instrucciones a los enfermos después de operaciones u otros procedimientos dentales* Tomar rayos X o impresiones dentalas* Asistir a los dentistas en la selección de tratamientos apropiados para diversas enfermedades (incluyendo cáncer oral) * Mantener documentación y gráficos sobre cada paciente* Monitorear suministros* Competencias** Experiencia probada como higienista odontológico o función similar* Conocimiento profundo de las regulaciones de salud y seguridad en esta profesión (por ejemplo: HIPAA) * Experiencia en la preparación y mantenimiento de equipos dentales* Excepcionales habilidades de comunicación* Un paciente y una personalidad amigable* Atención al detalle* Resistencia para satisfacer las demandas físicas del trabajo* Diploma en Higiene Dental; Maestross es un plus* Licencia válida para ejercitarExperiencia:- Higienista dental: 2 años (Preferido) - Hygiena: 1 año (preferida)Licencia: Higienoidante dental (Requerido)Tipo de empleo: Pago a tiempo completo: $40.00 - $45.00 por horaOras esperadas: No más de 8 por semanaBeneficios:* Seguro dental* Programa de asistencia al empleado* descuento* Flexible seguro de salud Tiempo pagado Práctica de desarrollo profesional** Ayuda al trabajador* Retiro*