Dental Hygienist

Job Overview
Consider joining our team as a Dental Hygienist!, where your expertise will be essential in delivering exceptional patient care and promoting optimal oral health.

In this clinic, you will work closely with dentists and patients to provide thorough cleanings, assessments, and education while ensuring compliance with all safety and infection control protocols.

We are a family practice taking PPO and FFS only. Currently our office is looking for hygienist Tuesday, Friday from 9am to 5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis, SRPs on teeth to prevent disease and maintain oral health.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental conditions.
• Assist doctor in providing treatment plans, take radiograph if needed, sterilize the operatories if needed, provide adjunct treatments.
• Utilize Open Dental for accurate documentation of patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to foster long-term health habits.
• Maintain strict infection control standards through aseptic techniques and sterilization of instruments in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a Dental Hygienist with current certification to practice.
• Familiarity with Open Dental for notes, but no expertise needed
• Ability to educate patients using simple terms. We like dental terminology, but
• Great patient care and communication skills with a compassionate approach to diverse patient populations.

Compensation

• Experience is a plus, but not a must.
• Bonus pay for any adjunct services provided on top of base salary

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: In person