Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team! In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care by performing professional dental cleanings, assessments, and education. Your expertise will help promote optimal oral health and ensure a positive experience for every patient. The ideal candidate is passionate about dentistry, highly organized, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic dental environment focused on delivering outstanding care.

Duties

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using dental imaging equipment while ensuring patient safety.
• Conduct patient assessments by measuring vital signs, reviewing medical histories, and evaluating oral health status.
• Educate patients on proper dental care practices, including brushing, flossing, and preventive measures tailored to pediatric dentistry when applicable.
• Assist with chairside procedures such as cavity fillings, sealants, and other general dentistry treatments using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like open dental) by documenting treatment details, medical coding, and reviewing documentation for accuracy.
• Follow infection prevention protocols using aseptic techniques to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

• Proficiency with dental software systems such as open dental for managing medical records and documentation review.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and medical imaging procedures.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry is highly desirable, with the ability to communicate effectively with children and their families.
• Expertise in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, X-ray operation, and maintaining dental equipment.
• Excellent patient care skills with a focus on client communication and education to promote oral health awareness.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control standards, including infection prevention management and aseptic technique.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail in documentation review and medical coding processes.

Join our team where your skills will make a real difference! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your professional growth while providing top-tier dental care to our community.

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental care patient counseling • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Medical coding guidelines • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Dental terminology • Experience working with children • Records management • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Document quality checks • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Dental sealant application • Polishing • Communication skills • Open Dental • Medical record review for billing accuracy