Dental Hygienist

Carville, LA

Posted: 10/02/2024 Job Number: 24-10466 Pay Rate ($): 0.0

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to work at a facility in Carville, LA . These are registry positions with our company.

Shift Details:
  • 5 hrs./wk. X 34 wks.= 170 hours;Wednesday 9am –2pm
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 1 year previous working experience as a DENTAL HYGIENIST
  • Ability to build rapport with patients
  • Compassionate and caring demeanor
  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
  • Must have up to date credentials in the state of LA
Responsibilities:
  • Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
  • Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling.
  • Noting and reviewing patient medical history.
  • Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease.
  • Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.
  • Maintaining dental equipment and x-ray machine.
  • Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues.
  • Exposing and developing x-ray film.
  • Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments.
  • Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care.
  • Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents.
  • Working with dentists and dental assistants.
  • Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Pauline Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).
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