Dental Hygienist

Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team with a current New York State Registered Dental Hygiene License.

Hours: 3/days week: Monday and Friday 10-5 , Saturday 9-6

Benefits: 401K, 401K matching, paid time off, holidays and sick days.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing on adults and children, apply sealants and fluoride varnish, give local anesthesia
• Take X-rays while maintaining strict infection control protocols
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and preventive care strategies
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient confidentiality and documentation review

Experience

• Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental office setting
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control procedures, and aseptic techniques
• Strong understanding of dental coding for billing and documentation purposes
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and data security at all times

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $52.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Part-time • Fluoride treatment • Paid holidays • In-person customer service • Adults • HIPAA • Care documentation • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Periodontal maintenance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Varnishing • Paid time off • Children • Dental x-ray • Patient care • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Dental office experience • Dental Hygiene • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient education • Registered Dental Hygienist • Documentation review • Dental sealant application • Polishing • Local anesthesia • Documentation reviews • Dental clinic experience