Seeking full-time Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic full-time Dental Hygienist to join our vibrant dental team! In this role, you will deliver exceptional patient care by performing professional dental cleanings, assessments, and preventative treatments. Your expertise will help promote optimal oral health while ensuring a comfortable and positive experience for every patient. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dentistry, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will see patients from 9 am through 5pm Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, perio charting, and current dental conditions
• Take dental X-rays using Nomad and be comfortable performing and reviewing iTero scans with patients as part of wellness scanninng. Intraoral photos of soft and hard tissue conditions are critical as well
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options to promote lifelong dental health. Be comfortable delivering local anesthesia as needed, placing fluoride varnish, and Curodont treatment when appropriate. Laser certification is a plus
• As we are a small team, you may need to step in to help break down rooms, seat patients, scan for NGs, etc during down time
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records (EHR) using Open Dental. Excellent note taking is a must
• Collaborate with dentists and team members to ensure comprehensive patient care and efficient office operations
• You are generally responsible for the break down of your own operatory and your dental instruments
• You are expected to present your patient to the doctor and point out areas of hard and soft tissue concern

Qualifications

• Valid DC license as a Dental Hygienist with current certification to practice in a clinical setting
• Proven experience working in general dentistry 3-5 years
• Proficiency in Open Dental (or ability to learn quickly) is required
• Training in iTero or other intraoral scanning is required
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and dental equipment operation
• Expertise in infection prevention practices, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection control standards
• Excellent patient care skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations including pediatrics
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures accurately while adhering to safety protocols
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance management and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) management, dental coding, and documentation review processes

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is able to go with the flow and adapt to various clinical situations that may arise. Patient care is our top priority, and a flexible personality is needed in order to accomodate various patient needs. We are a growing practice and are looking for someone to be a part of our team longterm!

Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person