Pay Rate: $2,000.00 - $2,200.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Travel Dental Hygienist

Start Date: As Soon As Credentialed

Travel: All Inclusive

Assignment Length: 13 wks

EMR: Cerner

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm,12:00 pm - 1:00 pm lunch hour

Call:  N/A

Additional Details about the position

• Work together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of the patient. Provide a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. Handles a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations. These duties range in complexity and skill, and all aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, doctors, dental assistants, and other dental office team members. 

Essential Functions: 

• GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy equipment operation may be required. 
• Provide oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work. 
• Apply fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line. 
• Provide nutritional counseling and self-care programs to prevent disease. 
• Record and review patient medical histories. 
• Uphold office policy including HIPAA & OSHA. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 
• Order and keep track of inventory as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Work Environment: 
• This job operates in a medical/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, x-rays, and phones. 
• This job operates in a well-lighted, sterile environment. Employees must wear gloves, masks, protective eye wear, and clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious disease. 
• Physical Demands: 
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand and/or sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• One year of hands-on experience as a hygienist.  
• -Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• -Some locations require GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy operational experience. 
• Preferred Skills & Experience: 
• -GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy equipment operation experience.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• CPR

LICENSURE REQUIREMENT 

• Hold a current state-issued Dental Hygiene license. 

Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

• Dental Insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Paid sick time 
• Paid time off 
• Travel reimbursement 
• Vision insurance