Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll deliver preventive and patient-centered dental care in a collaborative clinical setting. You’ll assess oral health, provide hygiene services, document care, and help patients understand how to maintain healthy smiles. Your impact: Clear, practical education helps patients make informed choices and supports better ongoing oral health.
****This position is only Friday's - Hours 8:30-6:00pm. This is a two level office, employee must be able to access both levels using the stairs.****

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, review medical records, take vital signs, and document findings in electronic health records (EHR) or other electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Provide preventive care, take dental X-rays, and use medical imaging and dental equipment according to clinical protocols.
• Educate patients on dental care, including children and families receiving pediatric dentistry or general dentistry services.
• Coordinate with dentists and clinical staff using four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting practices as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records, review documentation, and follow infection control, aseptic technique, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

Requirements

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist license and required credentials for the practice location.
• Dental office or dental clinic experience; knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, patient care, and patient assessment.
• Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend.
• Knowledge of dental adult and pediatric care, X-ray procedures, and dental equipment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients, protect patient confidentiality, and apply healthcare infection prevention and control practices, including HIPAA compliance management.

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.5 per week

Application Question(s):

• This position is for a consistent Friday Hygienist to support our patient care.

Work Location: In person