Overview
Join our growing dental team as a Registered Dental Hygienist, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and promoting optimal oral health. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will utilize your skills to perform thorough dental cleanings, patient assessments, and education while ensuring compliance with all safety and health regulations. Your passion for dentistry and patient well-being will help create a welcoming environment that fosters trust and confidence alongside a small private practice that prioritizes team comraderie.
Duties
- Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to maintain oral health.
- Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and dental charts to tailor personalized care plans.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options to promote lifelong dental health.
- Assist with chairside procedures such as taking dental radiographs (medical imaging), applying sealants, and providing post-treatment instructions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient records, treatment notes, and medical histories in Eaglesoft.
- Follow strict infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborate with dentist and other team members in pediatric dentistry and general dentistry settings to deliver seamless patient care.
Requirements
- Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current CPR certification.
- Proven experience in dental office settings, including familiarity with dental terminology, medical coding, and documentation review.
- Proficiency in using dental software Eaglesoft for scheduling, records management, and billing processes.
- Strong knowledge of infection control standards, anatomy, medical terminology, and HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy.
- Ability to diagnose and perform exceptional scaling and root planning.
- Excellent communication skills to educate patients effectively across all age groups, especially pediatrics.
- Experience with pediatric dentistry procedures and working with children is highly desirable.
Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills make a meaningful difference! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth while providing an engaging work environment focused on excellence in patient care.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
