Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team! In this vital role, you will deliver exceptional patient care through thorough dental cleanings, patient education, and preventive treatments. Your expertise will help promote optimal oral health and ensure a positive experience for every patient. With a focus on maintaining the highest standards of infection control and confidentiality, you will be an integral part of our commitment to providing outstanding dental services in a welcoming environment.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to prevent oral disease.
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental conditions to tailor personalized care plans.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
• Capture and interpret dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring proper technique and safety protocols are followed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, dietary advice, and post-treatment care to promote long-term dental health.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix), ensuring accurate documentation of treatments, medical records, and coding.
• Maintain strict infection prevention protocols by sterilizing equipment, practicing aseptic techniques, and adhering to healthcare infection control standards in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Monitor and record vital signs and medical information during patient visits to support overall health assessments.
• Assist with medical imaging procedures and ensure all dental equipment is functioning correctly for safe use.
• Uphold patient confidentiality at all times while providing compassionate care in a fast-paced dental environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Dental Hygienist with current CPR certification.
• Proven experience in general dentistry or pediatric dentistry settings; familiarity with pediatric dentistry is a plus.
• Proficiency with dental practice management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and infection control practices.
• Skilled in chairside assisting, including handling dental equipment and performing X-ray procedures safely.
• Excellent communication skills for client education and team collaboration; ability to explain procedures clearly to patients of all ages.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements and maintaining patient confidentiality diligently.
• Ability to work efficiently using four-handed dentistry techniques while maintaining high standards of infection prevention management.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation review, medical coding, and medical records management.

Join us in making a difference by providing top-tier dental care with enthusiasm and professionalism! We value your skills and dedication as we work together to create healthy smiles in a supportive environment that fosters growth and excellence.

Pay: From $52.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Nutrition • Patient treatment planning • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • CPR Certification • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Part-time • Patient monitoring • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Image acquisition for patient care • Safety regulations • Fluoride treatment • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Medical coding guidelines • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Documentation review • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Medical imaging interpretation