full-time 5 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Afton Family Dental Care
1815 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
400 - 500 a day/day
About the Practice
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Dentrix Software
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Job Description
Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Hygienist and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional environment. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to promote oral health, perform thorough cleanings, and assist in creating positive patient experiences. Your energy and dedication will help foster healthy smiles and build lasting relationships with our patients. We are committed to supporting your growth and ensuring you thrive in your career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Monday 10-6 pm
Thursday 10- 6pm
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to maintain optimal oral health.
Assess patient medical history and vital signs to ensure safe and effective treatment procedures.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options tailored to their needs.
Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures with chairside assisting, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
Take and develop dental radiographs (medical imaging) while following infection control protocols and aseptic techniques.
Review medical records and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain detailed dental records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring precise documentation review and medical coding.
Implement infection control standards, including sterilization of instruments and maintaining a sterile environment in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Monitor patient responses during procedures, providing support with pediatric dentistry techniques when working with children or pediatrics cases.
Support general dentistry services by managing patient flow efficiently and providing excellent patient care from check-in to check-out.
Experience
Proven experience working as a Dental Hygienist in a fast-paced dental clinic or office setting.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control procedures, and aseptic techniques.
Familiarity with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for documentation review, medical coding, and record management.
Experience performing chairside assisting in both general dentistry and pediatric dentistry environments.
Ability to accurately measure vital signs and interpret medical imaging results for patient assessment purposes.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy and medical records confidentiality.
Excellent communication skills to educate patients effectively on oral health practices and treatment plans. Join us in creating healthier smiles every day! We value energetic professionals dedicated to providing top-tier patient care while fostering a positive team environment. Your expertise will help us deliver outstanding dental services that improve lives—one smile at a time!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $400.00 - $500.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Hygienist and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional environment. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to promote oral health, perform thorough cleanings, and assist in creating positive patient experiences. Your energy and dedication will help foster healthy smiles and build lasting relationships with our patients. We are committed to supporting your growth and ensuring you thrive in your career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Monday 10-6 pm
Thursday 10- 6pm
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to maintain optimal oral health.
Assess patient medical history and vital signs to ensure safe and effective treatment procedures.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options tailored to their needs.
Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures with chairside assisting, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
Take and develop dental radiographs (medical imaging) while following infection control protocols and aseptic techniques.
Review medical records and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain detailed dental records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring precise documentation review and medical coding.
Implement infection control standards, including sterilization of instruments and maintaining a sterile environment in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
Monitor patient responses during procedures, providing support with pediatric dentistry techniques when working with children or pediatrics cases.
Support general dentistry services by managing patient flow efficiently and providing excellent patient care from check-in to check-out.
Experience
Proven experience working as a Dental Hygienist in a fast-paced dental clinic or office setting.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control procedures, and aseptic techniques.
Familiarity with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for documentation review, medical coding, and record management.
Experience performing chairside assisting in both general dentistry and pediatric dentistry environments.
Ability to accurately measure vital signs and interpret medical imaging results for patient assessment purposes.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy and medical records confidentiality.
Excellent communication skills to educate patients effectively on oral health practices and treatment plans. Join us in creating healthier smiles every day! We value energetic professionals dedicated to providing top-tier patient care while fostering a positive team environment. Your expertise will help us deliver outstanding dental services that improve lives—one smile at a time!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $400.00 - $500.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• HIPAA
• Dental terminology
• Experience working with children
• Patient interaction
• Eaglesoft
• Dental terminology
• Experience working with children
• Patient interaction
• Eaglesoft
About Afton Family Dental Care
Afton Family Dental in Philadelphia provides compassionate care and comprehensive dental services for every member of your family in a comfortable environment. They offer same-day emergency dental care, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants with a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction.