DENTAL HYGIENIST
- Works under the general supervision of the dentist.
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using appropriate dental instruments.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
- Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist via EMR system.
- Feel lymph nodes under patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
- Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Exposes and electronically processes digital images and evaluates images for diagnostic quality in accordance with state regulations and laws as well as Dental Department directives and protocols.
- Provide clinical services and health education to improve andmaintainoral health of school children.
- Follows up with insurance companies for necessary authorization.
- Supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage.
- Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist.
- Instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
- Screen and evaluate patients regarding cavities detection, periodontal pathology and medical history.
- Primarily responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education component of the dental department.
- Assistsin the training of dental assistants and externs.
- Works collaboratively with all members of the senior management and management teams to resolve departmental and organizational challenges expeditiously, economically, professionally and with minimum disruption to the practice.
- Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene is required.
- Active State of New Jersey Hygienist license is required.
- New Jersey radiological license for dental purposes is required.
- BLS for providers through American Heart Association is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is required.
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts with Medical and Dependent Care
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) Salary Deferral and Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
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