Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team. In this vital role, you will deliver exceptional patient care by performing professional dental cleanings, assessments, and education, ensuring each patient receives personalized and comprehensive oral health services. Your expertise will help promote healthy smiles and foster positive patient experiences in a friendly, efficient environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals committed to excellence and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Conduct patient assessments by taking vital signs, medical histories, and evaluating oral health status.
• Assist with dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) while ensuring proper infection prevention protocols are followed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to improve overall health outcomes.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix) accurately, reviewing documentation for completeness and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain dental equipment, sterilize instruments, and uphold infection control standards to ensure a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current certification to perform dental hygiene procedures.
• Proven experience in general dentistry or pediatric dentistry settings preferred; familiarity with pediatric dentistry is a plus.
• Proficiency with dental software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing patient records and documentation review.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and medical imaging techniques.
• Skilled in chairside assisting, including the use of dental equipment and X-ray machines while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction, patient education, and team collaboration.
• Deep understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control practices, including HIPAA compliance management and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Join us in making a difference by providing top-tier dental care that transforms smiles! We value energetic professionals who thrive in dynamic environments dedicated to improving patient well-being through expert care, education, and compassion.

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Document quality checks • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Health information management • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Polishing • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan