Registered Dental Hygienist

About us:

Fort Meigs Dental is a general dental practice that has been serving the Perrysburg community since 1984. We are committed to patient-focused, high quality dental care for the entire family.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. You will play a vital role in providing quality oral healthcare to our patients.

Responsibilities:

• perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, debridement, and SRP
• conduct patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions such as oral cancer and periodontal disease
• take digital dental x-rays and intraoral images
• educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
• document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history accurately in electronic health records (SoftDent)
• administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide as needed if certified
• perform dental office administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records
• adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean and sterile working environment

Skills:

• great chairside manner and strong communication skills
• proficient in medical documentation and record keeping
• strong knowledge of dental anatomy, oral health conditions, and treatment procedures
• familiarity with dental office software systems such as SoftDent
• ability to operate medical imaging equipment for capturing dental x-rays and intraoral images
• excellent patient assessment skills to identify oral health issues
• knowledge of infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff

We offer:

• competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• part-time position at 2-3 days per week (16-24 hours/week). Monday-Wednesday. The position does have potential to increase to 4 days/week.
• 401k with match
• paid CE

If you are interested in applying for a position at our office, please send your resume to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Health screenings • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Medical chart preparation • Completing CE credits • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Part-time • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Medical pre-procedure screening • Treatment plan documentation • Image acquisition for patient care • Sterilization • Root planing • Oral cancer screening • Email • In-person customer service • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Diagnostic evaluation • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • 401(k) • Initial patient assessment • Medical administrative support • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Disinfection procedures • Anesthesiology • Clinical assessment documentation • Patient care • US work authorization • Dental equipment • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Radiology • Polishing • Communication skills • Entry level • Local anesthesia