This position is primarily responsible for assisting patients improve and maintain their oral health by performing perio maintenances, scaling and root planing, and educating patients.

Job description

Would you like to work with friendly drama-free team members?

Do you want to take a walk around beautiful White Bear Lake during your lunch break?

Then, this is the place for you! MN Periodontal Associates is seeking a dental hygienist to help provide quality care to our patients. Building relationships with our patients is very important to us.

Hours are 8-5 Mondays-Thursdays. No weekends or night hours! One location!

Candidates must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, outgoing and friendly. Candidates must also demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment while providing quality care to our patients.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review patient schedule and correlating charts one day prior to ensure readiness for treatment.
• Obtains and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient and communicates this information to the doctor.
• Obtains dental radiographs on patients and reports findings to the doctor.
• Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations.
• Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts.
• Make periodontal chart entries.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Perform Perio maintenance and scaling and root planing procedures proficiently.
• Identify pertinent clinical findings and report to overseeing periodontist.
• Complete communication report for each patient for referring offices.
• Assist in scheduling patients' next hygiene appointment at the end of each appointment.
• Assist with daily office cleaning responsibilities.
• Promote supportive atmosphere with team members.

Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.

We are willing to train and work with the right person who posses the qualities we are looking for. If you are seeking to grow and become a member of our friendly team, please send us your resume and your cover letter. We look forward to meeting you.

Salary: From $50.00 per hour

- Health insurance - PPO, Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health savings account (HSA)

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Life insurance

- Short and long-term disability insurance

- 401K plan

- Paid time off (PTO)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts (Monday 8-4:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8-5pm )
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Dental office experience: 1 year (Preferred)

We are willing to train and work with the right person who posses the qualities we are looking for. If you are seeking to grow and become a member of our friendly team, please send us your resume and your cover letter. We look forward to meeting you.

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.

EDUCATION:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene required

EXPERIENCE:

Dental Assistant experience

Knowledge of dental practice and procedures preferred

Knowledge of dental radiographs

Knowledge of dental software programs

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills Assesses own strength and weaknesses; pursues training development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communications Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
• Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; respects diversity
• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan