Registered Dental Hygienist

Department: Operations

Responsibilities:

— Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols

— Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, checking in and seating patient

— Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests

— Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments

— Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health

— Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins

— Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening and periodontal assessments, and exposing and developing radiographic studies

— Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents

— Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and finishing restorations

— Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies

— Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions

— Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and charting in patient records

— Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

— Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations

— Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

— Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies appropriately

— Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

— Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications:

— Associate’s Degree with minimum 2+ years experience as a registered dental hygienist

— Experience in dental treatment planning preferred

— Knowledge of dental terminology

— Knowledge of dental office procedures

— Knowledge of DentiMax or similar software often required

— Knowledge of MS Office

— Ability to multi-task

— Excellent communication skills

— Strong planning and organizing skills

— Problem analysis and problem solving skills

— Sound judgment and decision-making skills

— Integrity

— Teamwork

— Customer service orientation

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter, resume, and references with the title “Registered Dental Hygienist” in the subject line to southbaysbest@kefamilydental.com.