Northern Dental (an affiliate of Altima Dental) is currently hiring a Permanent Full-Time, enthusiastic and energetic Registered Dental Hygienists to join our team of professionals at our clinic in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
* *Mondays to Thursdays or Tuesdays to Fridays with occasional Saturdays from 8AM-6PM **
**Bonuses available + Moving Allowance**
***Starting Immediately ***
Students are welcome to complete their practicum here, we are open to hire while awaiting board exam results!
Duties:
- Consistently meets Altima’s accepted clinical standards of practice requirements for Oral Cancer Screenings, periodontal disease management and Periodic Comprehensive Oral Examinations.
- Ensures that patients receive optimal hygiene treatment based on clinical findings and their goal for comprehensive oral health.
- Provides findings, recommends a course of treatment and works in partnership with patients and families to achieve desired appropriate health outcomes. Co-creates a hygiene care plan using agreed upon interventions. Regularly monitors and adjusts each plan to ensure goals are achieved and the plan remains appropriate to the patient’s condition and/or abilities.
- Supports all departments in the dental centre and the Altima group by aligning individual contributions with those of the team and group. Shares needed information with others in a timely and efficient manner.
Qualifications:
- Successfully completed a recognized dental hygiene program
- A minimum of 1-2 years working experience as a Hygienist
- Current registration with the CDHO
- Experience with Dentrix is considered an asset
- Current CPR and First Aid training
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal, an ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease.