Dental Hygienist

Overview Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Hygienist and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional environment. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to promote oral health, perform thorough dental cleanings, and support patients through education and compassionate service. Your energetic approach will help foster a positive experience for every patient, ensuring they leave with healthier smiles and greater confidence. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental concerns to inform treatment plans.
• Assist the dentist during various procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to ensure efficiency and comfort.
• Take and develop medical imaging such as X-rays while adhering to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote long-term oral health.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient records, treatment notes, and medical histories in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient confidentiality and managing medical records securely.

Requirements

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in accordance with state regulations.
• Proven experience working in dental clinics or dental offices with proficiency in dental terminology and documentation review.
• Familiarity with dental software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for scheduling, records management, and billing.
• Knowledge of infection control standards, aseptic techniques, anatomy, and general dentistry procedures.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting duties efficiently while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Strong understanding of pediatric dentistry principles when working with children or pediatric patients.
• Excellent communication skills for patient care, education, and collaboration with the dental team. Join us to elevate patient experiences through your expertise in dental hygiene! We value energetic professionals committed to fostering healthy smiles while supporting our mission of providing outstanding dental care in a safe, caring environment.

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Treatment planning support • Working with children • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Children • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Medical billing • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Document quality checks • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Health information management • In-person • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Retirement plan