Dental Hygienist

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Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Hygienist, where your expertise will play a vital role in promoting optimal oral health and delivering exceptional patient care. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will work closely with dentists and patients to provide preventive dental services, educate patients on oral hygiene practices, and ensure a comfortable, safe environment. Your skills in dental procedures, patient assessment, and infection control will help us maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using digital imaging equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Conduct initial patient assessments by reviewing medical history, vital signs, and current dental concerns
• Assist with chairside procedures such as applying sealants, fluoride treatments, and assisting during restorative or pediatric dentistry procedures
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Eaglesoft.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote long-term oral health
• Follow strict infection prevention protocols using aseptic techniques to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff in compliance with healthcare infection control standards

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Dental Hygienist with current certification to practice in a clinical setting
• Proven experience working in general dentistry or pediatric dentistry environments with familiarity in pediatric dentistry preferred
• Proficiency with dental software systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing medical records and documentation review
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, dental equipment operation, and medical imaging procedures
• Expertise in infection prevention management, healthcare infection control practices, and HIPAA compliance to protect patient confidentiality
• Ability to perform dental assisting tasks including chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques
• Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patients and diverse populations

Join us in creating healthier smiles every day! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real difference. All positions are paid roles dedicated to providing quality care while advancing your professional journey.

Pay: $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Digital imaging • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Medical procedure assistance • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Intake • Fluoride treatment • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Records management • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Clinical assessment documentation • Document review • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Dental sealant application • Polishing • Flexible schedule • Documentation reviews