
full-time 6 days ago
Dental Hygienist - Full Time
Smile Sonrisa Dental
2406 Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77080
45 - 50/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Eaglesoft Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
```Duties```
- Perform dental hygiene procedures such as dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and provide oral health instructions
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation as needed
- Perform periodontal charting and assist with periodontal therapy
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Document patient treatment records accurately in electronic health record systems (Eaglesoft)
```Qualifications```
- Valid state dental hygiene license
- Knowledge of dental office procedures and infection control protocols
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (Eaglesoft)
- Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral health practices
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
We encourage recent graduates to submit their applications, as our office offers exceptional mentorship opportunities.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Work Location: In person
- Perform dental hygiene procedures such as dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and provide oral health instructions
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation as needed
- Perform periodontal charting and assist with periodontal therapy
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Document patient treatment records accurately in electronic health record systems (Eaglesoft)
```Qualifications```
- Valid state dental hygiene license
- Knowledge of dental office procedures and infection control protocols
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (Eaglesoft)
- Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral health practices
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
We encourage recent graduates to submit their applications, as our office offers exceptional mentorship opportunities.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Patient care
• Eaglesoft
• HIPAA
• Infection control
• Bilingual
• Patient care
• Eaglesoft
• HIPAA
• Infection control
• Bilingual
About Smile Sonrisa Dental
Smile Sonrisa is a trusted family and pediatric dental practice in Houston, serving the community since 2009. They offer a range of services for all ages with a focus on creating confident, healthy smiles in a state-of-the-art facility.