Registered Dental Hygienist

DYNAMIC OFFICE seeking a talented and motivated Dental Hygine to join our AMAZING team. This is a unique opportunity in a highly respectful office in Monroe county, NY.

Come work for an extraordinary team!

The hygiene team has six main areas of focus: preventive care, periodontal therapy, patient education, patient experience, treatment acceptance, and retention. We believe in preventing cavities and gum disease before it happens. We know that a well-informed patient makes healthy decisions; that’s why we use visual aids to discuss the link between oral and systemic health and speak in language and metaphors that patients can understand. When it comes to oral hygiene, we don't lecture; when patients collaborate on a plan for their homecare, we know they are more likely to stick to it. We measure periodontal health by recording probing depths over 4mm, and our hygienists collaborate with our dentists to arrest disease, and restore health. Lastly, the most important piece of the puzzle is the relationships we create with our patients. Diagnostically, clinically, and emotionally, we aim to consistently deliver a 5-star experience of holistic care.

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining Excellence in Education and Training

Performance Optimization by adhering to diagnostic protocols and achieving case acceptance through effective communication skills

Supporting the retention of our patients by reappointing patients

Leadership through Extraordinary Patient Care

Job Summary:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The position also educates patients on oral hygiene, takes x-rays, and applies fluoride or sealants.
• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
• Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Feels lymph nodes under the patient’s chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
• Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Takes diagnostics including models, 3D scans, perio charting, and intraoral photographs
• Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
• Facility with technology and practice management software
• Strong customer service skills.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
• State license required.
• Monday-Friday

Sign-on Bonus:

Join our growing team at Roligo Dental and start your journey with a boost!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Monroe County, NY (Required)

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Medical chart preparation • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Patient assessment • Fluoride treatment • Oral cancer screening • Sanitation • In-person customer service • Practice management software • Full-time • Maintenance • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Health insurance • Periodontal maintenance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Paid time off • Client retention • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Digital dental impression taking • Computer skills • Dental Hygiene • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • 3D scanner • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Managing patient records • Associate's degree • Registered Dental Hygienist • Dental sealant application • Communication skills • Health education and counseling • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Referral program • Signing bonus