Dental Hygienist

Job Summary
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 offers an opportunity to work with a compassionate team committed to promoting oral health and patient education. Candidates should possess strong clinical skills, familiarity with dental software systems, and a solid understanding of dental terminology and infection control protocols.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing teeth to remove plaque and tartar.
• Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history review, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Assist the dentist during procedures such as examinations, restorations, and other general dentistry treatments.
• Take and develop medical imaging, including X-rays, adhering to proper aseptic techniques.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient records using EMR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Review medical records for relevant health information to support comprehensive patient care.
• Follow infection control protocols diligently to maintain a sterile environment in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating patient information, and managing dental records.

Skills

• Proficiency with dental software systems such as Eaglesoft and Dentrix.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry and pediatrics-related procedures is preferred.
• Skilled in four-handed dentistry techniques for efficient patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of vital signs monitoring, medical imaging techniques, and anatomy relevant to dentistry.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, documentation review, and medical coding practices.
• Excellent patient care skills with the ability to assess patient needs effectively.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, infection control procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team as a chairside assistant supporting general dentistry procedures.
• Prior experience in dental office or clinic settings is highly desirable. This position is ideal for licensed Dental Hygienists committed to providing high-quality care in a professional environment dedicated to improving oral health outcomes for patients of all ages.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preventive health (patient care) • Initial patient assessment • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Aseptic technique • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Polishing • Documentation reviews