Description

 We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our excellent Hurt Family Dental team! 

At our office, we pride ourselves on providing personalized patient care and attention. Unlike larger practices, where patients may feel like just another number, we take the time to get to know our patients and develop long-term relationships with them. This allows us to provide tailored care that meets their unique needs and preferences.

In addition, our collaborative and supportive work environment fosters a sense of teamwork and camaraderie among our team. We believe that by working together, we can provide the best possible care for our patients and help each other grow and develop professionally.

We are committed to offering our full-time employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401k
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance: Long & Short- Term Disability Coverage, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Employer paid: Dental, Life Insurance, Care.com membership, & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Scrub Allowance
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance

Position Summary:

The Registered Dental Hygienist provides ongoing preventive oral care through conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy to prevent periodontal gum disease.

Full-time Hygienist: Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating x-rays, oral cancer screening, prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments
• Educates patients on the importance of preventive care, the disease process and the role of bacteria, provides appropriate instructions on home care
• Maintain accurate complete digital documentation
• Sterilizes dental instruments properly
• Maintains patient confidentiality and takes every precaution to secure electronic Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA
• Other related duties as assigned

Full-time Surgical Hygienist: Responsibilities:

• Complete New Patient exams, including taking a 3d X-ray scan, a full perio evaluation, and photos
• Write all New Patient letters and meds consults
• See post-op, 3D X-ray scans, abutments, Emergency patients, etc.
• Review post-op instructions with surgery patients and driver and answer any questions
• Anesthetize surgery patients as much as possible, and administer & monitor nitrous oxide
• Scale during Perio surgery or other surgeries as the doctors deem necessary
• Review & prepare huddle the morning of
• Assist lab assistant when necessary.
• Enter treatment plans (assistant enters treatment plans for New Patients)

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Professional and friendly with great chair side manner
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes
• Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it
• Maintain continuing education courses

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene

Special Requirements/ Certifications/ Licenses

• CPR and First Aid certificate
• Registered Dental Hygienist License
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration licensure
• Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid, and in good standing with the presiding entity.