Job ID Number
R3315
Employment Type
Full time
Worksite Flexibility
Onsite
Job Summary
As the Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for performing dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning on patients
Job Description
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning on patients . This position will be full-time and onsite.
What You'll Do
Use dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning
Instruct patients in preventive dental techniques
Assisting a high number of patients as required
Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers
What You'll Need
Required:
Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license
Must have a current/active CPR certificate
Knowledge of dental terminology
Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices
Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning
Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques
Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents
Preferred:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred
Pediatric Experience is highly preferred
Experience using EagleSoft and HMS computer systems
Experience working in the Public Health System
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to or 824 - 8111.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
