Dental Hygienist

Small Town, laid back office

Come join our amazing team! We are a small, tight knit group of moms that love our patients and love what we do. We operate on a professional, informal basis and have lots of fun together. Hiring a part time Dental Hygienist! Ideally looking for someone 2-3 days/week

5 paid holidays a year

PTO

Bonus opportunities

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dental clinic team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for performing preventive dental care, educating patients on oral hygiene practices, and maintaining compliance with health regulations.

Duties

• Conduct thorough dental cleanings and examinations to assess oral health.
• Perform scaling and root planing procedures as necessary.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular dental visits.
• Document patient treatment plans and maintain accurate records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Review documentation to ensure all necessary information is collected and recorded.
• Assist in infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with dentists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provide care for pediatric patients, adapting techniques as needed based on age and development.
• Utilize dental software systems such as Open Dental for scheduling, documentation, and patient management.
• Stay current with advancements in dental hygiene practices and infection control protocols.

Requirements

• Valid state license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.
• Knowledge of general dentistry principles, anatomy, and infection control standards.
• Experience in a dental clinic setting is preferred; familiarity with dental assisting is a plus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with the dental team.
• Ability to perform documentation review accurately and efficiently.
• Experience working with pediatric patients is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Join us in delivering exceptional dental care while making a positive impact on our patients' lives!

Pay: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 29.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Wesson, MS 39191 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Chairside assisting • Patient comfort • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Root planing • Paid holidays • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • Records management • Paid time off • Health information regulatory compliance • Bonus opportunities • Health record tracking • Dental treatment planning • Dental office experience • Document quality checks • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Documentation review • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Open Dental • Entry level • Dental clinic experience