$38.00 hourly
Preventative care health services
Alpine, TX
*_Preventative Care Health Service, Inc._* *Dental Hygienist Job Description* Title: Dental Hygienist Supervisor(s): Dentist/COO Department: Dental Clinic FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Dental hygienists are responsible for providing preventative care for dental patients. The hygienist will work closely alongside the dentist during intensive procedures and in some cases are allowed to perform more routine procedures, such as a teeth cleaning, without the assistance of the dentist. Dental hygienists work under the supervision of licensed dentists. They are not qualified to make the same kind of diagnostic decisions or perform the same procedures as dentists. Instead, they perform basic dental care tasks, mostly focused on keeping patients' teeth and gums clean. The hygienist often will work on patients on their own and direct their own tasks. Key skills for Dental Hygienist Good eyesight and manual dexterity skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain concentration for...