Registered Dental Hygienist

JOB TITLE: Dental Hygienist - Part time Mon & Wed.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist that loves building long lasting, healthy relationships with patients, with a can-do attitude and proactive nature. As a Dental Hygienist you will a valued clinical provider that advocates for patients and provides exceptional patient care through the most current guidelines by the American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA. Our practice is committed to exceptional patient care where the entire team is patient-centric.

Key Responsibilities:

Commitment to excellent customer service and communication

Exceptional time management skills

Provide patient care based on most current guidelines provided by the American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines- specifically related to periodontal disease, radiographs, standard of care.

Follow all HIPPA and OSHA guidelines

Be comfortable with thoroughly, efficiently performing clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to, as applicable by practice and or state law:

Review and update medical history at every visit, record patient?s blood pressure, and ensure all appropriate consent forms are signed prior to treatment

Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs, intraoral photos/scans

Complete a full periodontal assessment on every patient, every visit
Review treatment with doctor and educate each patient on treatment needs

Perform routine dental prophylaxis for periodontally healthy patients

Perform Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing) and provide associated adjunctive therapy including antimicrobials, antibiotics on periodontally compromised patients (as allowable by State Board/Certification)

Administer local anesthesia, monitor/provide Nitrous Oxide (as allowable by state Board of Dentistry and certification)

Screen for Oral Cancer

Identify caries risk level for patients and offer fluoride/sealants, as clinically needed

Maintain and complete accurate chart notes

Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare operatory per OSHA guidelines

Assist in administrative responsibilities to maintain productive hygiene schedule

Requirements (Education/Certifications):

Associates or bachelor?s degree from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene

Active Dental Hygiene License

CRP Certification (CRP-BLS)

Anesthesia certification (preferred)

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vison, Life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401K

Relocation Assistance

Strong culture of patient care and experience