Dental Hygienist

Job Summary We have an opening for 1 day a week or 4 days a month. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our reputable dental practice. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care, perform thorough dental cleanings, and assist in maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment. This role requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Duties

• Perform dental prophylaxis, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth to promote oral health.
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental conditions.
• Take and develop medical imaging such as X-rays while adhering to infection control protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to improve overall dental health.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Monitor and document patient responses during treatment, ensuring comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Follow aseptic techniques to prevent infection and ensure a sterile environment.
• Review documentation for accuracy and completeness, including medical coding when necessary.
• Support general dentistry procedures, including pediatric dentistry when required, with specialized care for young patients.
• Stay current with dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and infection control standards to provide high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in good standing with the state licensing board.
• Proficiency with Dentrix is highly desirable but not a must.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration.
• Knowledge of medical records management, documentation review, medical coding, and HIPAA compliance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Image acquisition for patient care • HIPAA • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Chairside coronal polishing • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Dentrix • Health record chart audits • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Document quality checks • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient progress monitoring • Patient interaction • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Medical record review for billing accuracy • Documentation review for coding accuracy