Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll deliver preventive dental care and help patients make informed decisions about their oral health. You’ll assess patient needs, provide hygiene services, document care, and work closely with the dental team in general and pediatric dentistry settings. Your impact: Clear, practical patient education helps patients and families understand preventive care and take an active role in maintaining oral health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, review medical records and documentation, and record vital signs and relevant health information.
• Provide dental hygiene care, take dental X-rays and other medical images as directed, and follow infection control and aseptic technique.
• Educate patients and caregivers on dental care, prevention, and age-appropriate oral health practices.
• Coordinate with dentists and clinical staff using four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting practices as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR), support patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.

Skills

• Registered Dental Hygienist qualification and applicable licensure are required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, patient assessment, patient care, and pediatric dentistry.
• Experience with dental office or clinic workflows, dental assisting, and general dentistry; familiarity with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, EMR/EHR systems, and medical coding is helpful.
• Understanding of HIPAA, medical records, documentation review, infection prevention and control, and healthcare infection prevention practices.
• Strong client communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, families, and a dental care team.

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person