As a mission based practice looking to raise and expand the practice of oral healthcare in under-served communities, the Dental Hygienist will use preventive, educational and therapeutic methods for controlling oral diseases to help individual patients and groups achieve and maintain oral health. S/he will work under the supervision of Kids Smiles Dentists, including the Clinical Director. We have a PART-TIME Dental Hygienist position available in our West Philadelphia office on Tuesdays with the ability to pick up one more day in either the West Philly or Southwest Office. Plenty of easy access parking in both locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Educates and counsels children and adults on dental health, plaque control, oral hygiene and nutrition and the relationship between oral health and chronic disease;
• Removes deposits and stains from teeth by scaling and root planning;
• Assists in the preventive and control of dental caries and gum disease;
• Selects and uses appropriate fluoride treatments;
• Exposes and processes dental x-rays;
• Places sealants on patient's teeth for preventive care;
• Dental hygienists work under the supervision of a dentist

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene program (state licensure is mandatory).
• 1+ years experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment
• Ability to provide professional information and educational services to patients.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform precise and detailed work.'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $47.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Kids Smiles follows all CDC/City of Philadelphia COVID guidelines as it relates to employees working in a healthcare setting.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19139: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Nitrous Oxide Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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