（Full-time） Dental Hygienist job at New Horizon Family Health Services

Under the general clinical supervision of the assigned dentist the dental hygienist provides support to facilitate the assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, and treatment of patients at New Horizon Family Dental Care. Additionally the dental hygienist assists in the supervision of dental hygiene students rotating at the dental office.


DUTIES PERFORMED:

Performs clinical examination of teeth and surrounding tissues and records findings and treatment plan in electronic dental record.
Removes hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth.
Applies fluoride varnish. Applies pit and fissure sealant
Provides patient instruction and counseling regarding oral hygiene and proper nutrition and dietary issues.
Exposes radiographs and files in digital patient database.
Consistently performs correct periodontal charting, and gives correct recommendations and treatment plans to periodontal patients.
Performs duties of expanded duty dental assistant when required.
Ensures work area is kept safe, clean and well organized with an adequate amount of supplies.
Maintains a cooperative and professional working environment with co-workers and patients.
Abides by all OSHA, EPA and HIPAA regulations.

New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:.
Vacation plus holidays and sick leave


Optional Benefits which include:

Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
Continuing education courses through SC AHEC

Monday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 5pm

Tuesday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 6pm

Wednesday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 5pm

Thursday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 6pm

Friday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm

• Performs clinical examination of teeth and surrounding tissues and records findings and treatment plan in electronic dental record.
• Removes hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth.
• Applies fluoride varnish. Applies pit and fissure sealant
• Provides patient instruction and counseling regarding oral hygiene and proper nutrition and dietary issues.
• Exposes radiographs and files in digital patient database.
• Consistently performs correct periodontal charting, and gives correct recommendations and treatment plans to periodontal patients.
• Performs duties of expanded duty dental assistant when required.
• Ensures work area is kept safe, clean and well organized with an adequate amount of supplies.