Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

Looking for an awesome and FRIENDLY hygienist!!!!
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality dental care to our patients while ensuring their comfort and safety. You will play a crucial role in educating patients about oral hygiene, performing assessments, and assisting the dentist in various procedures. A strong knowledge of anatomy and infection control practices is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history reviews and oral examinations.
• Perform dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing to maintain optimal oral health.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular dental visits.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in electronic health records (Eaglesoft or Dentrix).
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive care, including pediatric dentistry when necessary.
• Review medical coding for insurance purposes as needed.

Requirements

• Valid dental hygiene license in the state of practice.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy related to dental health.
• Experience with documentation review and electronic health record systems (Eaglesoft or Dentrix preferred).
• Familiarity with infection control standards and general dentistry practices.
• Ability to perform patient assessments effectively.
• Knowledge of medical coding is a plus but not required.
• Experience in pediatrics is desirable but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Join our team and contribute to improving the oral health of our community while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Medical pre-procedure screening • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Document review • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • 401(k) matching • Progress documentation • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Medical record review for billing accuracy • Documentation reviews • Documentation review for coding accuracy