Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Hygienist and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will provide comprehensive dental hygiene services, educate patients on maintaining optimal oral health, and support the overall efficiency of our dental practice. Your expertise will help foster a welcoming environment where patients feel confident and cared for at every visit. We are committed to empowering our hygienists with the tools and support needed to thrive professionally while making a positive impact on patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough 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.
• Take digital radiographs (X-rays) using dental imaging equipment while adhering to infection prevention protocols.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote lifelong dental health.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like Dentrix), documenting patient interactions, treatment plans, and medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Follow strict infection control procedures, including aseptic technique and healthcare infection prevention measures, to ensure patient safety and equipment sterilization.

Skills

• Proficiency with dental software such as Dentrix for scheduling, documentation review, and medical coding.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dental care.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry procedures and providing patient education tailored for children.
• Ability to operate dental equipment safely and effectively, including X-ray machines and other diagnostic tools.
• Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR management systems for electronic health records (EHR) management.
• Understanding of HIPAA compliance management and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

We are looking for energetic professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care through detailed technical skills combined with warm interpersonal communication. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment dedicated to continuous learning and excellence in dental health services, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $55.00 - $57.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Treatment plan documentation • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • In-person customer service • Direct client contact • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Children • Dentrix • Health information regulatory compliance • Document review • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Computer skills • Dental Hygiene • Operating medical imaging equipment • Health information management • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Polishing • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Documentation reviews