Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Full-time or Part-Time 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 work closely with dentists and patients to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services in a friendly, professional environment. Your dedication to maintaining high standards of infection control, patient education, and clinical excellence will help us create healthy smiles every day.
FULL-TIME AVAILIBILITY MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM TO 5PM
PART TIME AVAILABILITY WEDNESDAYS 9AM-5PM, FRIDAYS 8AM-4PM AND IF DESIRED EVERY OTHER MONDAY 9AM-5PM
Responsibilities
- Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to promote oral health.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and dental examinations.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using advanced dental imaging equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to enhance their understanding of dental health.
- Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to ensure efficiency and patient comfort.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EMR systems) accurately by documenting treatment notes, medical records, and procedural details in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain infection prevention protocols by sterilizing dental instruments, managing infection control procedures, and adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Operate dental equipment safely and effectively while troubleshooting minor technical issues as needed.
- Support the dental team with chairside assisting during various procedures in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry settings.
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPAA privacy standards and documentation review processes.
Skills
- Proficiency with dental software such as Dentrix for scheduling, billing, and record management.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and medical coding to facilitate accurate documentation.
- Experience in pediatric dentistry is highly desirable for working effectively with young patients.
- Expertise in infection prevention management and healthcare infection control practices to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Excellent client communication skills to educate patients clearly about their oral health needs.
- Ability to perform X-ray procedures accurately while maintaining patient comfort and safety standards.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems for efficient documentation review and management.
- Knowledge of dental equipment operation including sterilization tools, digital imaging devices, and chairside assisting techniques.
- Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance management to protect patient confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills make a real difference! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth while fostering a positive work environment that values your contributions every step of the way.
Pay: $41.00 - $47.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
