Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

Wright Family Dentistry is a well-established, patient-centered dental practice committed to delivering exceptional oral health care. We are looking for a friendly, motivated Dental Hygienist, to join our amazing team! At Wright Family Dentistry, we believe in treating our patients like family and creating a positive, welcoming environment for both patients and staff. If you're passionate about helping people achieve healthy smiles and want to work with a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.

Duties

• Assess patients, review medical records, document findings, and record vital signs as needed.
• Provide dental hygiene care, take dental X-rays, and use medical imaging equipment according to applicable requirements.
• Educate patients on dental care, including pediatric dentistry and general dentistry needs.
• Coordinate with dentists and staff through chairside assisting, four-handed dentistry, and clear client communication.
• Maintain dental equipment and records; follow infection control, aseptic technique, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

Experience

• Registered Dental Hygienist credentials required as applicable to the role and jurisdiction.
• Dental office or dental clinic experience preferred; experience with pediatrics is an asset.
• Familiarity with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, electronic medical or health records (EMR/EHR), and electronic health records management preferred.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, patient assessment, dental assisting, and chairside assisting.
• Demonstrated patient care, documentation review, medical coding familiarity, patient confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.

Pay: $43.64 - $52.55 per hour

Expected hours: 22.0 per week

Work Location: In person