Registered Dental Hygienist

Company: Big Smiles
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you're looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let's talk. Kentucky Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Part-time (M/T/TH) Registered Dental Hygienist in Louisville, KY and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications: Active RDH License Working experience as a Dental Hygienist CPR or BLS certification Works well with children Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel within the county Ability to lift and carry equipment for set-up and take-down (up to 50 lbs) Able to walk up flights of stairs on certain occasions, some schools may not have an elevator Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities: Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made. Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient] Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards. Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+) Document provided dental services on the patient's chart. Daily travel to and from school sites Kentucky Big Smiles Offers: Evenings, weekends and summers off! Working a school day schedule (about 6 - 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions Competitive compensation State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Apply today and help bring smiles to kids in need! Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $40 - $43 Hourly Bonus/Commission: Yes

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