We are Schmitt Dental, a fun friendly small private dental practice with patients that are wonderful people located in the Nashville, TN area. We are looking to hire a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide our patients with exceptional care. We value our team as much as our patients! Schmitt Dental offers a FUN work-life balance and some pretty amazing coworkers!

We offer Medical, Vision, AFLAC, Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays, and a four-day workweek.

ABOUT US

Dr. Daniel Geare is fully committed to his team and patients' smiles. Dr. Geare is a seasoned dentist who has been working in oral healthcare for over a decade. He loves being able to help each valued patient overcome their dental fears and anxieties through his comfortable, compassionate approach. At Schmitt Dental, he will always put your needs and goals first! This enables him to serve his patients' unique dental care needs quickly and expertly, providing them with a gentle and comfortable experience every time. Dr. Geare ensures the patient's trust is always in the best hands possible.

Job Summary Schmitt Dental is growing, and we are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team for a full-time position! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch hygiene care that makes our patients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, periodontal care, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures. The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience, new grads are welcome to apply. If you're friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we would love to meet you! Hours Required: Monday- Wednesday 8am-5pm (1 hr. lunch) Thursday 8am-2pm (30 min. lunch)

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Patient Management
• Review daily schedule with the administrative assistant for hygiene patients
• Work with administrative assistant to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update them as necessary
• Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
• Perform scaling, root planning, and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
• Polish restorations
• Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice
• Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
• Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by the dentist
• Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
• Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
• Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
• Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients
• Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist

Treatment Room

• Management and Sterilization
• Check the treatment room for cleanliness and make necessary changes
• Check and turn on treatment room equipment
• Gather and review patient charts for the day
• Clean the treatment room at the end of the day and turn off the equipment
• Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatment
• Review, select, and submit orders for patient education materials for the practice
• Submit supply orders to the business manager once a month or as necessary
• Properly discard all disposable items from each visit
• Assemble soiled instruments and place in the sterilization area
• Clean treatment room surfaces with a disinfectant solution
• Pre-soak soiled instruments in a disinfectant
• Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization
• Load, activate and vent the sterilization unit according to the manufacturer's directions
Store instruments and trays in appropriate places

Records Management

• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with office policies and procedures and applicable legal requirements, such as HIPAA regulations
• Accurately record medical and dental histories
• Assist in the administration of the recall system
• Office Participation
• Be an active participant in team meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience

• Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
• Must have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Experience providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays Interpersonal
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, and coworkers o Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff