Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Hygienist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dental care and patient education. In this energetic position, you will utilize your expertise to perform thorough dental cleanings, assist with dental procedures, and ensure optimal patient comfort and safety. Your dedication to maintaining high standards of infection control and patient confidentiality will contribute to a welcoming and professional environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on patients’ oral health while working with advanced dental technology and collaborative team members.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments, ensuring thorough removal of plaque and tartar.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using digital imaging equipment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Conduct patient assessments by measuring vital signs, reviewing medical histories, and evaluating oral health status.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote long-term dental health.
• Assist dentists during various procedures by managing dental instruments, maintaining a sterile environment through infection prevention techniques, and ensuring smooth workflow with four-handed dentistry.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix), documenting treatment details, medical records, and patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage infection control protocols by sterilizing dental equipment, practicing aseptic techniques, and ensuring the clinic meets all healthcare infection prevention standards.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist in a fast-paced dental office or clinic setting.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Familiarity with digital imaging technology and electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix).
• Hands-on experience with pediatric dentistry is preferred but not required; enthusiasm for working with children is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and patient education.
• Understanding of HIPAA compliance management and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting tasks efficiently while providing compassionate patient care.

Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding dental services! Your expertise will help foster healthier smiles while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values your skills and growth.

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • Fluoride treatment • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Clinic experience • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Records management • Children • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Polishing • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Under 1 year