Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Overview
Join our dental team as a Registered Dental Hygienist and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! We are looking for an RDH to work 3 days a week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for a total of 23 hours per week.

This position is an Assisted Hygiene Position, with two patients an hour. Dental Assistants will set up, clean up, and take X-rays for you. There is the potential to earn up to $90 an hour.

This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting focused on excellence and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental conditions
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote lifelong dental health
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) using systems like OpenDental ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards
• Support infection prevention measures by adhering to aseptic techniques, sterilization protocols, and infection control guidelines in accordance with healthcare standards
• Collaborate with dentists and other team members to coordinate patient care plans and ensure seamless service delivery

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current certification to perform dental hygiene procedures and local anesthesia
• Proven experience in general dentistry environments
• Proficiency in dental software systems such as Open Dental for documentation and records management
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and dental equipment operation
• Skilled in patient care, client communication, and maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA compliance standards
• Experience with imaging techniques including X-ray procedures and dental coding practices is highly desirable
• Excellent organizational skills for documentation review, medical records management, and EMR/EHR system use
• Commitment to healthcare infection prevention and control practices along with a thorough understanding of medical assessment protocols

Join us in making a difference by providing top-tier dental care that prioritizes patient well-being! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow alongside your passion for helping others.

Pay: $55.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 23.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Local Anesthesia Certification • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • General dentistry • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Medical equipment operation • Medical coding • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Health information management • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Patient education • Managing patient records • Care coordination • Registered Dental Hygienist • Documentation review • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Open Dental • Local anesthesia • Documentation reviews