Hygienist Kool Smiles Baton Rouge LA
Dental Hygienist
Job Source : Kool Smiles
Date Posted : 15-02-2010
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Hygienist Kool Smiles Baton Rouge LA
Description
Invest In Yourself!
Kool Smiles, General Dentistry for Kids and Parents, is a growing group
practice dedicated to providing access to quality dentistry across the
country. We provide comprehensive dental care
and accept most insurance plans including Medicaid and State Children's
Health Insurance plans (SCHIP). Currently we have offices and
opportunities in AZ, AR, CT, DC, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MS, NM, SC,
TX, VA, and WA.
Kool Smiles opened in 2002 with the clear mission to provide urgently
needed care for underserved kids living in our community. Over the past
few years, we have continued our mission and are serving 75+ locations
in 15 states. Many of our patients would not receive care without the
efforts of Kool Smiles professionals. To continue this mission, we are
looking for qualified, energetic hygienists who share this vision and want to make a difference in the lives of their patients.
Job Functions and Responsibilities
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:
- 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.
