Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic dental team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional preventive dental care, patient education, and support to ensure optimal oral health for our diverse patient community. Your expertise will help foster a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and informed, contributing to their overall well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced, friendly setting dedicated to excellence in dental care.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing, to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) accurately using dental imaging equipment while ensuring patient safety.
• Conduct patient assessments by recording vital signs, medical history, and current oral health status.
• Educate patients on proper dental hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing techniques, and overall oral health maintenance.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques for efficiency and patient comfort.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix), ensuring HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Follow infection prevention protocols by practicing aseptic techniques and managing infection control procedures diligently.

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist with current certification to perform dental hygiene procedures.
• Proven experience in general dentistry with a strong background in pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Proficiency with dental software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for documentation and record management.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and medical records management to support comprehensive patient care.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of infection prevention and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with dental equipment operation, X-ray safety protocols, and healthcare infection control standards.
• Excellent communication skills for client education, team collaboration, and maintaining a positive patient experience.

Join us in delivering top-tier dental care that transforms smiles! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in the latest dental practices and technologies. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing their career in a vibrant healthcare environment.

Pay: $47.97 - $57.77 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 16.0 per week

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Medical procedure assistance • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • In-person customer service • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preventive health (patient care) • Initial patient assessment • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Infection prevention management • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Bitewing x-ray • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Document management • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Medical terminology • Polishing • Communication skills • Dental clinic experience • Radiation protection measures