Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team. In this vital role, you will provide top-quality preventive dental care, patient education, and support to ensure optimal oral health for our diverse patient community. Your expertise will help foster a comfortable and welcoming environment, promoting healthy smiles through comprehensive hygiene services and patient-centered care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while working in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Conduct initial patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental concerns to inform treatment planning.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using dental x-ray equipment while ensuring adherence to infection prevention protocols.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care strategies, and post-treatment instructions to promote lifelong dental health.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures with chairside assisting, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix), documenting all patient interactions accurately and reviewing medical records for comprehensive care.
• Maintain strict infection control standards through aseptic techniques, sterilization of equipment, and adherence to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current certification to practice.
• Proven experience in general dentistry or pediatric dentistry settings, with familiarity in pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Proficiency in dental software systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for documentation and scheduling management.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy, and medical imaging procedures.
• Skilled in chairside assisting, including handling dental equipment and performing dental x-rays with precision.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction, patient education, and team collaboration.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices, including aseptic technique and HIPAA compliance management.

MONDAY 9:30 AM - 7:00PM
TUESDAY 9:30 AM - 5:00PM

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional dental care! We value your expertise in promoting healthy smiles through comprehensive patient care while supporting your professional growth in a dynamic environment that prioritizes safety, innovation, and compassion.

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Fluoride treatment • In-person customer service • Practice management software • HIPAA • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Polishing • Communication skills • Open Dental