Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a 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, ensuring a positive experience for every individual. Your skills in patient assessment, dental procedures, and medical documentation will contribute to the smooth operation of our busy dental clinic. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your professionalism and dedication.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
- Conduct patient assessments by taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and evaluating oral health status.
- Assist in various dental procedures such as prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry treatments.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote long-term dental health.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document all procedures in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar EMR systems.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient confidentiality and handling medical documentation responsibly.
- Collaborate with the dental team including dental assistants and receptionists to ensure seamless patient flow and excellent service delivery.
Experience
- Proven experience working as a Dental Hygienist in a fast-paced dental office or clinic environment.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, general dentistry procedures, and specialized fields such as orthodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics.
- Familiarity with EMR systems like Epic or Dentrix for efficient documentation and medical coding practices.
- Ability to perform patient assessments including vital signs measurement and medical history review accurately.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations related to medical records management and patient privacy protection.
- Previous experience working alongside dental receptionists or administrative staff to coordinate patient scheduling and records management is preferred.
Join us in delivering outstanding dental care where your skills make a difference! We value energetic professionals who are eager to grow their expertise while providing compassionate service in a collaborative environment.
Pay: $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
