Dental Hygienist
Wexford Health Sources
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Berlin, New Hampshire
Company
Wexford Health Sources
Location
Berlin, New Hampshire
Type
Full Time
Job Description
POSITION: Dental Hygienist
SCHEDULE: Part Time - 1 day per week
FACILITY: Northern NH Correctional Facility
LOCATION: Berlin, NH
PAY RATE: $50 - $55 per hour *negotiable
**$1,000 referral bonus available**
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs technical and advisory services in oral or dental hygiene involving oral prophylaxis. Under the supervision of a dentist, may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene.
Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sets up clinic as assigned by Dentist.
- Scaling and cleaning of teeth as prescribed by Dentist.
- Assists Dentist in administering fluoride treatments.
- Assists Dentist in completing dental x-rays.
- Accurately records services in the medical record of the patient and classify dental conditions utilizing APHA standards.
- Screens for dental emergencies and sick call.
- Checks and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
- Completes oral prophylactic care including set up of instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Ensures proper cleanup, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
- Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.
- Instructs Dental Assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
- Develops oral hygiene education program for patients.
- Participates in in-service education.
- Curettage and polishing of teeth.
- Instructs patients about oral hygiene and proper care of teeth.
- Maintains cleanliness and sterile conditions of dental unit.
- Assists Dentist at clinic sessions.
- Ensures continuity of care.
- Makes appropriate entries on patient's dental chart.
- Supplies data for clinic reports.
- Recognizes the symptoms of shock and fainting and provides necessary aid as directed or required.
- Responsible for dental office security to include instrument counts.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
TRAVEL: None
LICENSING: Current New Hampshire license as a Dental Hygienist.
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years experience working in a dental or health care setting preferred
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene required
EOE/M/F/D/V
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03/04/2025
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