Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll provide preventive dental care and help patients understand how to maintain their oral health. You’ll assess patient needs, perform dental cleanings and X-rays, document care, and work closely with the dental team. Your impact: Clear, supportive patient education helps people make informed choices about their dental care.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and patient history; assess needs and record vital signs as appropriate.
• Provide preventive care, take dental X-rays, and support medical imaging procedures within your scope and applicable requirements.
• Explain oral health and care plans using clear, patient-focused communication, including with pediatric patients.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medical records (EMR), review documentation, and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Follow infection control and healthcare infection prevention and control practices, including aseptic technique and proper dental equipment handling.

Experience

• Registered Dental Hygienist credentials and any requirements applicable to the practice location.
• Dental office or dental clinic experience; knowledge of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, anatomy, dental terminology, and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with Open Dental, EMR systems, EHR management, and medical coding is helpful.
• Strong patient care, assessment, and client communication skills;
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures, infection prevention management, HIPAA compliance, and maintaining medical records is preferred.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person