Registered Dental Hygienist

Benefits:

• 401K
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bonus Potential

Summary: Completes treatment of patient’s oral and periodontal care including patient education by performing the following duties.

Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:

• Perform Cleanings of teeth and gums; take necessary x-rays, take intra-oral pictures, complete periodontal charting; address patient's hygiene and restorative needs; educate patient on what doctor will likely recommend in the form of treatment; documenting findings in the Practice Management software; clean/sterilize treatment room after each appointment.
• Reappoint patients emphasizing value and urgency for the next appointment and update the Practice Management Software.
• Provide an effective 2 and 1 Handoff, to doctor and appropriate admin team.
• Prepare, attend, and contribute to Straine Management System (SMS) Meetings.
• Sterilize and re-stock all instruments and bags after each appointment.
• Achieve individual daily hygiene production goal.
• Maintains proper knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliances and clinical skills.

Non-essential Duties include the following but are not limited to:

• As open times occur, make calls to patients due and not scheduled in hygiene.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and State Licensing. Experience in a Dental Office helpful.