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dental hygienist
Posted on November 22, 2024 by Employer details The Tooth Corner
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*Job Description:* We are currently looking to hire a Dental Hygienist to join our team in Barrie ! The Tooth Corner offers a full range of dental and orthodontic services, and treats people, not teeth. Apply today to join our growing team! *Job Duties:* * Routine and typical duties as a dental hygienist such as following: * To attend to patient?s oral well-being, regarding their oral hygiene status. * To point out any possible unsatisfactory dental health areas to the dentist during appointments and to assist in explaining dental concerns. * To update medical history at every appointment. * To ensure patient education and that patients understand the office treatment philosophy, which is to provide the best dentistry possible for all patients. * To be aware and encourage patients to have the correct treatment at their next visit and to enhance a positive patient experience. * Take required x-rays of diagnostic quality as per office protocol and by direction of the dentist. * Co-diagnosis and Co-treatment planning (as permitted by law). * Assist in adding pre-determination codes to the computer and scheduling future appointments. * Ensure that patient has another appointment on leaving, even if it is only tentative. * Being at work, ready, prior to first patient arrival in morning and after lunch. * To ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete including signed consent and waiver forms, assisting with report writing, clinical notes and records. * To educate patients as to the best dental and hygiene options; this includes usage of the intra oral camera at every visit when feasible. * To positively motivate patients and ensure patients know what oral aids are available. * Ensure that any communication with the patient is consistent and in line with office policy. * Use of standardized soft tissue management program as implemented or amended. * Maintain license to practice. * Maintenance of standards of sterilization and follow all privacy protocols. * Use of time productively during working hours i.e. sharpen instruments, restocking room and clean of room, assist other providers, look ahead and assist in scheduling patients. * Maintenance and correct usage of instruments and equipment at all times. * Monitoring of hygiene supplies and advising responsible person when stocks are getting low. * Keep personal operatory space and any other common working space clean and tidy. * Assist in upholding and promoting the positive reputation of the practice and dentist. * Actively encourage patients to refer family and friends by promoting the positive aspects of the practice and the dentist. * Occasionally assisting the dentist when required or requested. * Attend and contribute to team meetings. * Attend further continuing education courses upon request Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $40.00-$46.00 per hour Expected hours: 8 ? 30 per week Benefits: * Dental care * On-site parking Application question(s): * Are you looking for part-time or full-time work? * What days are you available to work? * What is your wage expectation? Work Location: In person- LocationBarrie, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$40.00 to $46.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9538309948
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