Dental Hygienist

Job description:

Job SummaryWe are urgently seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our fee for service dental practice. We focus our core values on comprehensive care for patients and 5 star service. Our team is small and like a family so we are looking for a team player. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, performing dental cleanings, and educating patients on oral hygiene practices using Itero scanner. We are looking for a team player and someone that fits within our core values and philosophy in care. You will play a crucial role in promoting overall dental health and connecting with patients.

We are looking for M/T/W/Th 8-5 "full time"

Pay dependent on experience and skills $65-$75/hr

benefits include: paid time off, 401k with match, dental care for you and immediate family, uniform lab coat, bonuses, CE

Duties

• Conduct thorough dental cleanings and examinations, including scaling and polishing teeth
• scanning with Itero
• Taking X-rays
• Assess patients' oral health by reviewing medical histories and taking vital signs.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular dental visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in the diagnosis of periodontal diseases and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with the dentist to develop individualized patient care plans.
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols within the dental office environment.
• Utilize Dentrix software for patient management and documentation review.

Skills

• Scanning with itero, dentrix/ dexis / pearl AI knowledge
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices within a dental office setting.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality and data protection.
• Proficient in taking vital signs and understanding basic anatomy related to dental health.
• Experience with Dentrix or similar dental practice management software is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, providing clear instructions and education on oral care.
• Compassionate approach towards patient care, especially in pediatric dentistry settings.
• Excellent organizational skills for maintaining accurate documentation and patient records.

Join our team as a Dental Hygienist, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our patients' lives through exceptional care and education

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Direct patient care • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental care patient counseling • Hourly pay • Urgently hiring • Working with pediatric populations • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Periodontal maintenance • Dental insurance • Initial patient assessment • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Records management • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Fee for service • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Dental treatment planning • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Polishing