Location: Ocala,FL, USA
Opportunity to become permanent.Position: Dental HygienistLocation: Ocala, FL 34475 Facility: State FacilityDuration: 26 weeks with possible extensionsShift: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pmPay- $35.91/hr TOOLS/EQUIPMENT: Dental hygiene tools, Eaglesoft and HMS computer software
JOB DESCRIPTION:** Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.
** Instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.
** Assisting a high number of patients as required.** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers.
SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:**Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license** Must have a current/active CPR certificate** Knowledge of dental terminology** Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices** Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning.** Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents of Marion County
** Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred** Pediatric Experience – highly preferred