Dental Hygienist

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team! In this role, you will be the cornerstone of patient care, providing preventive dental services and education while ensuring a comfortable and positive experience for every patient. Your expertise will help maintain optimal oral health, support general dentistry procedures, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals eager to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through exceptional dental hygiene care.

Skills

• Proficiency with dental software systems like Eaglesoft and Dentrix for scheduling, documentation review, and record management.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and infection control procedures.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry and pediatrics-specific care approaches.
• Skilled in chairside assisting, including aseptic technique and managing dental instruments efficiently.
• Ability to perform vital signs assessment, medical coding, and review of medical records accurately.
• Excellent patient care skills with a warm, professional demeanor that fosters trust and comfort.
• Knowledge of EMR systems integration with medical imaging devices and documentation processes for seamless workflow. Join us in delivering outstanding dental care that transforms smiles! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in pediatric dentistry techniques, infection control standards, medical coding updates, and advanced patient assessment methods. Your dedication will help us create healthier communities one smile at a time!

Duties

• Assess patients, review medical records, document findings, and record vital signs as needed.
• Provide preventive dental care, take dental X-rays, and use medical imaging equipment according to applicable protocols.
• Educate patients, including children and families, on dental care, oral hygiene, and preventive practices.
• Maintain dental equipment and records using electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) systems, such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Coordinate with the dental team using dental terminology and four-handed dentistry practices; support chairside assisting as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: Current dental hygiene credentials and authorization to practice as required by applicable law.
• Knowledge of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, pediatrics, anatomy, dental and medical terminology, patient assessment, and patient care.
• Experience with dental X-rays, X-ray safety, dental equipment, medical records, documentation review, and EHR/EMR management; medical coding knowledge is helpful.
• Understanding of infection control, infection prevention management, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Demonstrated client communication and dental care patient education skills; dental office or clinic experience preferred. Maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and compliance practices.

Pay: $49.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person