MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONE SMILE AT A TIME!
Kool Smiles, General Dentistry for Kids
Kool Smiles is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care to underserved children and young adults. Since our opening in 2002, we have continued our mission and have Kool Smiles offices in over 70 communities across the United States, treating over 750,000 children.
Were currently looking for a Part-Time Hygienist for our Vancouver, WA office!
Candidates that have corporate dental experience are preferred!
PURPOSE
The Hygienist is responsible for delivering direct dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and for providing general support to the office.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
Deliver direct patient care to patients, including scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, and related procedures, under the general supervision of a dentist
Participate in local community affairs and events to include school screenings, presentations, events, and any opportunity to promote a positive image of Kool Smiles
Provide excellent customer service by looking for opportunities to offer Same Day Care
Educate patients and parents in oral hygiene instruction
Assess the dental condition and needs of patients and review patients medical history
Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Guide parents and patients through Kool Smiles entire treatment process
Assist with dental and perio charting; when necessary
Take x-rays and save into patient charts, when necessary
Assist with other office duties as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and/or Experience
Current license as a Dental Hygienist.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
Must love working with children
Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
Integrity, always doing the right thing
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Professional manner and appearance at all times
Computer skills: computer literate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, and staff. Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work performed in a clinical environment. Requires availability for extended hours during peak periods. Hours may change to meet the business needs.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of DPMS, Inc./Kool Smiles. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholders responsibility.
All interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter to Kimberly Wright via fax at 360/882-8153 or email to kkwright@dpmsco.com.