Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll help patients protect their oral health through preventive care, clear education, and attentive clinical support. You’ll assess patient needs, provide dental hygiene services, document care accurately, and work closely with the dental team. Your impact: By identifying oral health concerns early and explaining practical next steps, you help patients make informed decisions and maintain healthier smiles.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, review medical records, document findings, and record vital signs as appropriate.
• Provide preventive dental care, take dental X-rays, and support medical imaging procedures within your scope and applicable requirements.
• Educate patients, including children and families, on oral hygiene, pediatric dentistry, and ongoing dental care.
• Coordinate with dentists and clinical staff using four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting practices as needed.
• Maintain dental equipment and accurate records in electronic health record (EHR) systems, including Eaglesoft or Dentrix; follow infection control, aseptic technique, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

Requirements

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist credentials and any required authorization to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Dental office or clinic experience; familiarity with general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and pediatrics is valuable.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, patient assessment, dental equipment, and infection prevention and control.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) or EHR systems, documentation review, and medical records management; medical coding knowledge is a plus.
• Strong patient care and client communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and apply HIPAA compliance practices consistently.

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Registered dental hygienist: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person