DENTAL HYGIENIST in New Orleans, Louisiana at DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY SERVICES OF NEW ORLEANS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional lifting of 40 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs

• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time

• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required

• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time

• Normal overtime/extended work hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may be routinely encountered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist with unrestricted license in the state of Louisiana.

• Current CPR certification.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern oral hygiene and periodontal patient care.

• Knowledgeable of the public health, social and economic factors impacting overall health, specifically the oral health of patients.

• Demonstrated success in working independently, prioritization and problem solving.

• Demonstrated success in organization abilities.

• Demonstrated success in computer skills including ability to use computers for scheduling, dental records and digital x-rays.

• Demonstrated success in customer service/patient services or working with the general public in a medical care facility.

• Demonstrated success in managing difficult customer/patient situations

• Significant knowledge of dental practices and procedures.

• Demonstrated success and experience with direct patient services and the proper knowledge and use of dental devices and equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification to administer local anesthesia is preferred.