Lic Dental Hygienist PTWith Benefits
compensation:TBD
employment type:PT/FT
Our Dental Hygienists perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, and work
with Dentists to provide guidance, education, and treatment plans for patients.
At Dr. Sugiyama’s practice, our core values drive our decision making.
Responsibilities
Successful Dental Hygienists will be expected to accomplish the following:
Patient screening procedures such as;
Assessment of oral health conditions
Reviewing of the health history
Oral cancer screening
Head and neck inspection
Dental charting
Taking blood pressure and pulse
Taking digital radiographs (x-rays)
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth
brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to
evaluate patient treatment needs)
Performing documentation and office management activities
Benefits
As a Dental Hygienist with Dr. Sugiyama, you will receive:
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Drug, Vision Insurance
401K
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and sick leave
Reimbursement for CE credits
Formal and on-the-job training and development
Minimum Education and Experience
In our search for the BEST fit, Dr. Sugiyama is looking for candidates who possess the following
abilities:
Registered to practice in Hawaii as a Dental Hygienist
Ability to build and sustain trust and comfort with patients
Excellent chairside manner and customer service skills
Excellent organization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
1 year of experience, will train
Mahalo!