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    Dental Hygienist

    Posted 3 days ago
    Milwaukee, WI · Onsite

    About the job

    Dental Hygienist

    Job Description:

    • Perform moderately complex dental hygienist work
    • Clean, scale, and polish teeth
    • Conduct educational programs for the prevention of dental diseases
    • Provide services to clinic patients according to established policies and standards
    • Administer local anesthetic to patients
    • Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping them
    • Maintain hygiene operatory and instrumentation by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments
    • Select materials and equipment by evaluating patients' oral health
    • Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins
    • Detect disease through oral cancer screening and periodontal assessments
    • Take x-rays and provide chair-side assistance as needed
    • Apply pit and fissure sealant, fluoride, and varnish
    • Arrest dental decay by applying cavity-preventing agents
    • Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative care
    • Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories
    • Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
    • Ensure a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
    • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies

    Requirements:

    • Education: Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program, licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin
    • Experience: Knowledge of dental disease prevention techniques and public health dental programs
    • Expertise: Skill in using dental tools and equipment, ability to clean and care for human teeth, expose and develop X-rays, and maintain records
    • Language: Basic comprehension and use of written or spoken language to communicate information and ideas
    • Hours of Work: May vary based on organizational need
    • Travel: May vary based on organizational need
    • License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

    Professional Development:

    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday
    • Full-time
    • Expected hours: 40 per week

    Salary:

    • Pay: $30.63 - $52.00 per hour

    Additional Information:

    • People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
    • Work Location: In person