Dental Hygienist Pediatric

We are looking to hire an Dental Hygienist with Pediatric experience to join our amazing dental team. We have 2 locations, 1 in Damascus, MD and other in Frederick, MD. The Damascus location is open Tue (8-5pm), Wed (10-6pm), Fri (8-3pm) and Frederick is open Thursday (8-5pm). Assistants available for help, great team of professionals, fantastic patient base. . If you're a hard-working professional looking for a work life balance, we are the office for you. New Smiles Kids Dentistry is an ideal place to be and grow your career.

Responsibilities
Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
Qualifications and Skills required
Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA)
Current CPR certification
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Experience with Open Dental and iDentalsoft would be useful
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Valid RDH license to practice in Maryland is a must
Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, dental codes, equipment, and practice
Pay: $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person