Dental Hygienist, Locum

Job description

Purpose The Dental Hygienist will develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients, perform patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare's Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments and Goals. Compensation: - Retirement plan - The target wage range for this position is $58.45 per hour to $72.32 per hour. - Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons. Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW: Primary Responsibilities: - Assess dental conditions and needs of patient; use patient screening procedures to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting; takes patient vital signs as required. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using establish dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures - Documents dental history or chief complaint; rec...