Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll provide preventive and periodontal care that helps patients maintain healthy smiles. You’ll assess oral health, perform dental cleanings and X-rays, document care in electronic health records (EHR), and explain practical ways patients can care for their teeth. Your impact: Clear patient education and thorough preventive care help patients make informed decisions and support better oral health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, review medical records and documentation, and record vital signs and treatment details accurately.
• Provide dental cleanings, take dental X-rays, and support medical imaging procedures within your scope and applicable requirements.
• Educate patients on dental care, including pediatric dentistry and age-appropriate care for children.
• Follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements, maintain patient confidentiality, and apply infection control and aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include applicable dental hygienist licensure and the ability to provide patient care within your authorized scope of practice.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, infection prevention, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience with dental office or clinic workflows, client communication, and EMR/EHR systems; familiarity with Eaglesoft is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records management, documentation review, and dental coding is an asset.
• Knowledge of dental equipment, X-ray procedures, and general dentistry are helpful.

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person