Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, and comprehensive knowledge of dental hygiene practices. As a key member of our practice, you will be responsible for providing preventive dental services, educating patients on oral health, and supporting overall clinical operations. This role offers an opportunity to work in a professional environment committed to delivering exceptional dental care while maintaining the highest standards of safety and confidentiality.

Duties

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Conduct patient assessments by taking vital signs, medical histories, and evaluating oral health status.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring proper technique and patient safety protocols are followed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote long-term oral health.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records (EHR) using systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Follow infection prevention protocols by adhering to aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, and infection control standards.
• Monitor and operate dental equipment efficiently while ensuring all tools are properly maintained and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth clinic operations, including documentation review and medical coding when necessary.
• Uphold patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, fostering a trusting environment for all patients.Experience
• Proven experience working as a Dental Hygienist within a general or pediatric dentistry setting.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for documentation management.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and infection control procedures.
• Experience performing dental x-rays (radiography) with attention to safety standards for patients and staff.
• Familiarity with pediatric dentistry practices is preferred to effectively serve younger patients.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting duties including instrument transfer and patient support during procedures.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices, including aseptic technique and sterilization processes.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients on oral health maintenance effectively.
• Understanding of medical records management, medical coding, and EMR/EHR systems for accurate documentation review.

Join our team as a Registered Dental Hygienist to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through exceptional oral healthcare delivery in a professional, supportive environment that values your expertise!

Pay: $45.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Medical equipment operation • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Dental equipment • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Document management systems • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Safety protocol implementation • Life insurance • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Documentation reviews