Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional patient care by providing thorough dental cleanings, patient education, and preventive services. Your expertise will help promote optimal oral health and ensure our patients feel comfortable and informed during their visits. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in dental hygiene and patient communication are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Conduct initial patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and oral health evaluations.
• Educate patients on proper dental care practices, including brushing, flossing techniques, and dietary advice to maintain oral health.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) using dental imaging equipment while adhering to infection prevention protocols.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records (EHR/EMR), documenting treatment plans, medical information, and procedural notes in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage infection control procedures by following aseptic techniques, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
• Use dental terminology effectively to communicate with patients and team members about diagnoses and treatment options.
• Monitor patient vital signs throughout appointments to ensure safety during procedures.
• Stay current with Dentrix for scheduling, documentation review, and medical coding.

Experience

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current certification to perform dental hygiene procedures.
• Proven experience working in general dentistry or pediatric dentistry settings with a focus on patient care and education.
• Demonstrated proficiency with dental x-ray techniques and medical imaging equipment.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Dentrix for documentation management.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention management, aseptic techniques, and healthcare infection control standards.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction, explaining treatment plans clearly while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Join us to make a difference in our patients’ lives by providing top-tier dental hygiene services! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions help shape healthier smiles every day.

Pay: From $2,200.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Nutrition • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Patient monitoring • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Treatment plan documentation • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Healthcare privacy protection • Dentrix • Clinical assessment documentation • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Patient consultations • Dental Hygiene • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Document management systems • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Retirement plan • Documentation reviews