Dental Hygienist, Dentistry, PRN, Days

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Nov 15, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs routine dental prophylaxis, participates in patient education, trains dental hygience students with minimal supervision. May require access to storage areas where medications are ketp and carry out procedure that require the use of medications. All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork. Accountabilities: Perform oral prophylaxis; remove hard and soft deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth; polish all surfaces of teeth. Apply topical fluoride to the teeth. Expose and develop radiographs. Give oral hygiene instruction and counseling. Provide nutrition and dietary counseling. Make and confirm appointments. Review medical and dental health history. Take and record blood pressure. Chart dental disease. Minimum Qualifications: Education - Associate's degree- Dental Hygiene No experience required. 1 year of experience preferred. Required Licensure/Certification: SC Registered Dental Hygienist Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 10 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3052 Dentistry 10 Med Park Suite A Department 30521000 Dentistry 10 Med Park Suite A-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.