Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Hygienist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic and rewarding position, you will provide comprehensive dental hygiene services, educate patients on maintaining optimal oral health, and support the overall efficiency of our dental practice. Your expertise will help foster a positive patient experience while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. If you’re passionate about promoting healthy smiles and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Duties

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to promote oral health.
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental conditions.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using dental imaging equipment while ensuring radiation safety protocols.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to enhance their understanding of dental health.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to improve workflow efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and documentation within electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention management protocols, including aseptic techniques and infection control standards aligned with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

• Proficiency in dental software systems like Eaglesoft and Dentrix for scheduling, documentation review, and record management.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and general dentistry procedures.
• Ability to operate dental equipment safely and effectively, including X-ray machines and other clinical tools.
• Excellent patient communication skills with a focus on client education about dental care and treatment plans.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR management for accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatment history.
• Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills make a difference! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in medical terminology, medical imaging techniques, dental assisting procedures, and HIPAA compliance management. Join us in creating healthier smiles every day!

Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Background check • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Safety regulations • Fluoride treatment • In-person customer service • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Hospital radiation policies • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Patient care • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Polishing • Communication skills • Radiation protection measures