Hygienist, Kool Smiles - Lafayette, LA
The Hygienist is responsible for delivering direct dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and for providing general support to the office.
The Hygienist is responsible for delivering direct dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and for providing general support to the office.
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Deliver direct patient care to patients, including scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, and related procedures, under the general supervision of a dentist
- Participate in local community affairs and events to include school screenings, presentations, events, and any opportunity to promote a positive image of Kool Smiles
- Educate patients and parents in oral hygiene instruction
- Assess the dental condition and needs of patients and review patients’ medical history
- Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards
- Guide parents and patients through Kool Smiles entire treatment process
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics
The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics
- Must love working with children
- Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional manner and appearance at all times
- Computer literate (we utilize electronic dental records and digital x-rays)
Licensure
- State specific dental hygiene license in good standing or be able to apply for the state specific license.
