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 dental cleanings, and assist in maintaining a clean and efficient clinical environment. This role offers an opportunity to work with a team committed to delivering high-quality dental services, and general dentistry procedures. The Dental Hygienist will utilize their expertise in dental terminology, infection control, and patient assessment to ensure optimal oral health outcomes for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing procedures with precision and care

• Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history review

• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment plans

• Assist with chairside procedures such as medical imaging and documentation review

• Maintain strict infection control protocols using aseptic techniques

• Manage patient records accurately within EMR systems such as Eaglesoft .

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality

• Prior experience working in a dental office or clinic setting is required,

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Chairside assisting • Direct patient care • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • General dentistry • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Root planing • HIPAA • Radiology • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preventive health (patient care) • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Cleaning • Patient consultations • In-person • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Medical imaging • Patient treatment • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Documentation reviews • Dental clinic experience