Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

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 providing thorough dental hygiene services, educating patients on optimal oral health practices, and supporting the overall efficiency of our dental practice. Your expertise will help foster a welcoming environment where patients feel confident and cared for, ensuring they receive the highest standard of dental care in a professional and friendly setting.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive 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), ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols are followed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote long-term oral health.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Support infection prevention measures by adhering to infection control protocols, aseptic techniques, and sterilization procedures for dental equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current registration in good standing.
• Proven experience in general dentistry with proficiency in dental terminology, equipment operation, and patient care procedures.
• Familiarity with EHR/EHR systems like Dentrix for documentation review and medical coding.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and medical records management to accurately assess patient needs.
• Expertise in infection prevention management, healthcare infection control standards, and HIPAA compliance to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Experience working with pediatric dentistry is a plus, demonstrating the ability to provide compassionate care to children in a pediatric setting.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients effectively about dental care and treatment plans.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives through compassionate care, technical excellence, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of dental practice!

Pay: $55.00 - $62.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Patient comfort • Record keeping • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Pre-examination patient preparation • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Medical coding guidelines • Care documentation • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Document review • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Vision insurance • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Documentation review • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Documentation reviews