Dental Hygienist

Job overview

The Dental Hygienist role is onsite in the U.S. Virgin Islands; the listing gives the location as ZIP code 00840 but does not identify a city. Compensation is not specified. Frederiksted Health Care’s dental department provides patient care and community oral health education. The hygienist provides preventive oral hygiene services, assesses oral health, documents care, educates patients, and coordinates with other health professionals. The role also supports clinic operations, infection control, inventory, and oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations.

What you'll do

• Provide dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant and fluoride applications
• assess and document oral health
• educate patients
• coordinate care with other health professionals
• support infection control and inventory
• and conduct preventive oral health presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

dental care

oral hygiene

frederiksted health care

us virgin islands

zip 00840

patient education

preventive care

cpr/bls

dental department

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program or equivalent, ADA DENTPIN registration, and valid CPR/BLS certification; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Frederiksted Health Care Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.