Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), you’ll provide preventive and general dental care while helping patients understand how to maintain their oral health. You’ll assess patient needs, take dental X-rays, document care, and work closely with the dental team in a safe, welcoming clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, record vital signs, and provide dental hygiene care, including preventive services and patient education.
• Capture dental X-rays and other medical imaging as directed, following applicable safety and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and electronic health records (EHR); review documentation and use medical coding practices as required.
• Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff through four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting, including care for pediatric patients.
• Your impact: Clear education and careful preventive care help patients make informed choices and support healthier smiles.

Skills

• Required: Current Registered Dental Hygienist credentials and the ability to meet applicable practice requirements.
• Knowledge of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, pediatrics, dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, and patient care.
• Familiarity with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, electronic medical records (EMR) and EHR systems, and EHR management; dental office or clinic experience is preferred.
• Apply HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements, maintain patient confidentiality, and demonstrate HIPAA compliance management.
• Use infection prevention management, infection control, healthcare infection prevention and control expertise, and aseptic technique; dental assisting, client communication, and documentation review skills are valued.

Pay: $50.43 - $60.74 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 14.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person