Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll provide attentive preventive and general dental care, assess patients’ oral health, and help them understand how to maintain healthy smiles. You’ll work closely with dentists and the care team, using clear communication and sound clinical practices to support patients of different ages, including children.

Duties

• Perform patient assessments, take vital signs, and provide dental hygiene care within your scope of practice.
• Take dental X-rays and other medical images as directed, following applicable safety and infection control procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations using clear, supportive communication.
• Maintain accurate medical records and electronic health records (EHR); review documentation and support coding as needed.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment and treatment areas; apply aseptic technique, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality practices.

Qualifications

• Required: Current dental hygienist license or other qualifications required by applicable law.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, patient care, infection control, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Experience in a dental office or clinic is helpful; familiarity with general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, pediatrics, chairside assisting, or four-handed dentistry is a plus.
• Familiarity with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, other electronic medical record (EMR) systems, EHR management, dental X-rays, medical imaging, and documentation review is preferred.
• Strong client communication skills and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality while supporting patients and colleagues.

Pay: $51.85 - $62.44 per hour

Work Location: In person