Dental Hygienist

Pay Rate : $48.00 hr (1099)

Job Location:59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Work Hours:8am-4pm, Monday-FridayLunch Period:12pm-1pm ( unpaid)Dress Code: Business Casual or ScrubsAssignment 

Knowledge, skills, education, and/or experience:3 Years of Experience in Dental HygieneMandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement:Valid NJ License Dental HygienistDesired skills:Technical and KnowledgeJob Duties in brief:

• Examines and scales supra and infra gingival tooth deposits, removes stains, polishes teeth.
• Applies anticariogenic materials.
• Monitors the physical status of clients through vital signs and takes appropriate action when indicated.
• Establishes appointments in coordination with hospital schedules.
• Greets clients and prepares them for examination.
• Exposes, processes, and mounts dental x-rays; prepares and maintains x-ray processing equipment and solutions.
• Charts all oral pathology and updates dental records.
• Presents dental treatment plans as developed by the dentist.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for procedures to be done by the dentist; assists the dentist with procedures and prepares materials for the dentist's use.
• Gives chair-side and waiting room dental care, gives post-operative instructions, dismisses clients, and works through postoperative dental care with patients and other personnel.
• Breaks down the instruments and equipment set-ups; sterilizes instruments and supplies.
• Performs dental laboratory procedures.
• Answers the telephone, takes and relays messages, and prepares routine correspondence; orders, receives, inventories, and stores supplies and equipment.
• Maintains and cleans dental equipment; keeps area neat and orderly.
• Teaches and assists other health specialists and direct care

Behavior Characteristics:The department will handle the background check and fingerprint verification. Please note that any charges for fingerprint verification may apply and are not reimbursable.