Dental Hygienist

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a 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 our commitment to patient comfort and safety. Your expertise will help foster a welcoming environment where patients feel confident and cared for during every visit. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative dental practice dedicated to excellence.

Duties

• 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.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using dental imaging equipment while ensuring adherence to infection prevention protocols.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, including brushing, flossing, and periodontal care.
• Assist the dentist during procedures with chairside assisting, ensuring all dental equipment is prepared and maintained.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Follow strict infection control procedures, including aseptic techniques, to prevent cross-contamination and ensure patient safety.
• Review documentation for accuracy, update medical coding as needed, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Support pediatric dentistry services by providing specialized care tailored to children’s needs in a friendly manner.
• Communicate effectively with patients to address questions or concerns about dental care and treatment plans.

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Dental Hygienist in a busy dental office or clinic setting.
• Proficiency in using dental practice management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Experience performing dental x-rays (X-ray) and utilizing dental equipment efficiently.
• Familiarity with pediatric dentistry practices is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control standards, including HIPAA compliance management.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients effectively on oral health practices.
• Ability to review medical records accurately, perform patient assessments confidently, and document thoroughly within EMR/EHR systems.

Join us in making a difference—where your skills contribute directly to healthier smiles and happier patients!

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Customer communication • Medical procedure preparation • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • In-person customer service • Contamination control • Working with pediatric populations • 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 • Periodontal maintenance • Sterile field contamination management • Chairside coronal polishing • Dental terminology • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Children • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Polishing • Communication skills • Medical record review for billing accuracy