Dental Hygienist

Position Summary

Tri City Dental is seeking a full or part-time hygienist to join our team!

We are looking for a hygienist who is committed to exceptional patient care. We are a team who supports and learns from each other. We pride ourselves on our record of employee satisfaction.

Working with us means being part of a dynamic work environment where each one of our employees has the opportunity to make a difference. We love what we do and it shows.

We have an environment where employees enjoy coming to work. We work hard, but at the end of the day, we feel a sense of satisfaction that we have helped to improve patients’ lives.

What we Offer

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Responsibilities :

● Work in partnership with the doctor to capture exam information to be used for treatment planning

● Work in partnership with the front office team to ensure that world class patient care is delivered and revenue targets are achieved

● Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols

● Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient

● Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests

● Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments

● Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health

● Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins

● Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies

● Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents

● Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns and bridges

● Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers

● Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit

● Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records

● Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential

● Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

● Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

● Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques

● Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies

● Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

● Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

● Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

● At least 3 years experience as a hygienist

● Experience selling dental hygiene products with a proven sales record

● Commitment to providing world class patient experience

● Excellent communication skills

● Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail and contact management plus Windent preferred)

● Professional appearance

● Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance

● Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

● Listening, Teamwork, Thoroughness, Self-Development

We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person