Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

Join our dental care team as a Registered Dental Hygienist and help patients build healthier smiles through attentive, preventive care. You’ll assess oral health, provide hygiene services, and explain practical ways patients can care for their teeth and gums. Your impact: Clear education and thorough preventive care help patients make informed decisions and support better oral health.

Duties

• Perform dental cleanings, take dental X-rays, record vital signs, and document patient assessments and care in electronic health records (EHR).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment recommendations, and preventive care.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment and treatment areas using infection control and aseptic technique.

Requirements

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist license and any credentials required by applicable state law.
• Dental office or clinic experience; knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, patient assessment, and patient care.
• Familiarity with Dentrix, able to manage medical records and review documentation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), patient confidentiality, infection prevention and control, and medical imaging.
• Strong client communication skills; familiarity with medical terminology and coding is preferred.

Pay: $45.00 - $51.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26.0 per week

Work Location: In person