Dental Hygienist Job at Health Advocates Network in Butner

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to work at a correctional facility in Butner, North Carolina. These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $52 / hour *W2 Job Details: Wednesday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm Qualifications: Minimum 1 year previous working experience as a DENTAL HYGIENIST Ability to build rapport with patients Compassionate and caring demeanor Familiarity with medical terminology A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association) Must have up to date credentials in the Client in NC Responsibilities: Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums. Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling. Noting and reviewing patient medical history. Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease. Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists. Maintaining dental equipment and x-ray machine. Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues. Exposing and developing x-ray film. Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments. Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care. Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents. Working with dentists and dental assistants. Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients. If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Jessica Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST). Refer friends, Earn rewards! https://stafftoday.staffingreferrals.com/join/jcarrillo #IndeedStaffHigh Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability