Registered Dental Hygienist

An exceptional person is needed to join our team. If you feel bored and unappreciated with your current job and you think you have what it takes to be a valuable team player, we'd love to meet you! Our dental office is looking for someone who is:
1. Willing to go above and beyond to provide a fantastic patient experience
2. Willing to learn, be open to change and adapt daily
3. Willing to work in a fast paced environment
4. Willing to work in a close knit office that has each others' backs
5. Bubbly, passionate and coachable
If this sounds like you we'd love to have you apply!

If you are laser, botox and/or filler certified please indicate on your resume!

Position Summary
Dental hygienists work collaboratively with the dental team to make quality patient care a priority. Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on assessment, prevention and treatment of oral diseases, both to protect teeth and gums and to also protect patient’s total health. Dental hygienists interact with patients to provide information and education about products and services, and handle and resolve patient concerns with enthusiasm and empathy.

Desired Characteristics
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Relate to a wide variety of people
Work well with others
Reliable/Dependable
Good hand/eye coordination
Manual dexterity and precision
Good judgment and decision making abilities
Computer skills
Confident
Ability to receive constructive criticism
Willingness to advance skills through continuing education opportunities
Requirements
State licensure
CPR certification
Essential Functions
Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a delightful, enthusiastic and professional way
Perform accurate oral health assessments that include, but are not limited to: review of patient’s health history, dental and periodontal charting, oral cancer screening, taking and recording of blood pressure and reporting findings to dentist
Oral inspection and removal of both hard and soft deposits and stains
Identify and manage periodontal condition
Provide competent non-surgical periodontal therapy and follow-up care
Present treatment plans and explain options
Present consent form for SRP
Discuss with patients the results of non-treatment and the effects on overall health
Application of sealants and fluorides
Take and mount quality x-rays
Take dental impressions
Record case histories and proper documentation related to treatment performed and recommendations made
Educate patients about their overall oral health
Sterilize and prepare instruments
Disinfect and prepare treatment room
Update patient charts as needed
Assist patient with any follow-up regarding treatment or payment
Handle patient concerns in a friendly, professional way
Review schedules for accuracy and productivity
Confirm patient appointments when time allows
Check patient benefits when time allows
Maintain files, observing absolute confidentiality
Call in/ Print/ Document any patient prescriptions
Adhere to OSHA guidelines
Adhere to CDC guidelines
Equipment maintenance
Inventory and order clinical supplies
Maintain neat and clean clinical area (dust/ wipe everything in room weekly)
Respect coworkers
Adhere to HIPAA privacy policy
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures
Be an advocate for Humlicek Dental
Be at work on time as scheduled,
Attend and contribute to daily huddles and monthly meetings
Call overdue or future recall patients to fill schedule when there is a cancellation
Help with payment, check in/out and insurance benefits when time allows
Answer all possible phone calls during regular business hours
Other related duties as assigned
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Work Location: In person