What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Dental Office?
Murray Scholls Family Dental has an opening for a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team in Beaverton, OR. The ideal candidate will be friendly, energetic, and motivated to provide excellent patient care. Education is a must, and experience with Dentrix software is a plus. We are looking for a team player with exceptional attention to detail.
Compensation: $65 per hour, based on experience
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Thursday
Our successful practice has three great doctors, a wonderful staff, and outstanding patients. We are well-established, fun, up-to-date, and located in a busy area with lots of growth. We have amazing team dynamics and highly skilled doctors. Come join your forever office! We have hundreds of positive 5-star reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Learn more about us at www.murrayschollsfamilydental.com
We are offering excellent benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, free CE, referral bonus program, and 401(k) options. If you'd like to be a part of this outstanding team, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality, as well as chair-side manner
- Take radiographs of patients using dental radiographic equipment
- Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time; help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patients; be present, engaged, and ready to work at all assigned shift times
- Educate patient on oral hygiene, health, disease, as well as procedures and services; establish/communicate continued care.
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth, such as fluorides and sealants
- Verify patient health history and document appropriately in the patient's chart
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws:
- Screen for Oral Cancer
- Take and record patients’ blood pressure accurately
- Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays
- Maintain accurate and legible notes in the patient chart
- Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
Qualifications
- Valid Dental Hygienist License, Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Certification in Radiology and other duties as required by the state practice act
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Versed in Dentrix is preferred
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
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Salary : $65