Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic dental team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional preventive dental care, educate patients on oral health practices, and assist the dental team in delivering comprehensive dental services. Your expertise will help ensure our patients receive top-quality care in a friendly and welcoming environment. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on patients’ oral health and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis, including cleaning teeth, removing plaque and tartar, and applying fluoride treatments to promote optimal oral health.
• Conduct patient assessments by taking vital signs, medical histories, and reviewing medical records to ensure safe and effective treatment plans.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring proper technique and patient safety in accordance with infection prevention protocols.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
• Educate patients on proper dental care practices, including brushing, flossing, and dietary advice tailored to pediatric dentistry when applicable.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EMR systems) by documenting treatment details, medical terminology, and medical coding accurately.
• Follow infection prevention management protocols, including aseptic techniques and sterilization of dental equipment, to uphold HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards.

Requirements

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in accordance with state regulations.
• Proficiency with dental software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing patient records and documentation review.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry is preferred but not required; a strong foundation in general dentistry is essential.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and dental equipment operation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including children, ensuring clear client communication and patient care education.
• Familiarity with healthcare infection prevention and control standards, including HIPAA compliance management and aseptic techniques.
• Prior experience working in a dental office or clinic setting is highly desirable; familiarity with EMR systems is a plus.

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding dental care! We value energetic professionals eager to make a difference in patients’ lives through exceptional service and expertise.

Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Nutrition • Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Patient comfort • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Fluoride treatment • Dental scaling • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Children • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Entry level • Documentation reviews