Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job SummaryPerforms routine dental prophylaxis, participates in patient education, trains dental hygiene students with minimal supervision. May require access to storage areas where medications are kept and carry out procedure that require the use of medications. BonusThis position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs oral prophylaxis; remove hard and soft deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth; polish all surfaces of teeth. Applies topical fluoride to the teeth. Exposes and develops radiographs.
Gives oral hygiene instruction and counseling. Provides nutrition and dietary counseling. Makes and confirms appointments.
Reviews medical and dental health history. Takes and records blood pressure. Charts dental disease.
Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Education - Associate degree in Dental HygieneExperience - No experience required. One (1) year of experience preferred. In Lieu OfNARequired Certifications, Registrations, LicensesSC Registered Dental HygienistKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry)Work ShiftDayLocation10 Medical Park Rd RichlandFacility3052 Dentistry 10 Med Park Suite ADepartment30521000 Dentistry 10 Med Park Suite A-Practice OperationsShare 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.