What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist position at Mesolella Dental?
Overview
Mesolella Dental is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice due to our existing hygienist relocating. Our practice has served Greece and the surrounding communities since 1966, and is locally owned and operated as a third generation family business. We pride ourselves in forming long standing relationships with our patients, retaining incredible team members over many years, creating a positive work environment, keeping up with the latest dental technology, and have recently moved into a beautiful modern space. We have digital charts, digital radiographs, OpenDental software, intraoral cameras and TVs in every operatory, CBCT machine, and an iTero scanner to offer our patients the highest quality comprehensive care. Check out our social media on Instagram - @mesolelladental.
Responsibilities
- Record and review medical history and records ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Perform dental prophylaxis, including cleaning cancerous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth, and applying fluoride treatments
- Assist with dental imaging procedures including full mouth series, panoramic, and CBCT following ALARA principals and ADA standards
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
- Document treatment and charting procedures accurately in OpenDental
- Maintain infection control standards through proper sterilization and aseptic techniques
- Collaborate with dentists and other team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans to best serve our patients
- Monitor patient comfort and provide compassionate care throughout appointments
Qualifications
- Valid license as a Registered Dental Hygienist in accordance with state regulations
- Experience with dental office software such as OpenDental, Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar EMR systems
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and infection control protocols
- Ability to perform vital signs measurement, medical imaging, and patient assessment effectively
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, medical coding, and documentation review processes
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient education and care
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management, and general dentistry procedures
- Prior experience working in dental clinics or healthcare environments is highly desirable
We are looking for a compassionate hygienist to join us 3-4 days per week, with eligibility for benefits starting at 24 hours per week. Benefits include PTO, health insurance, dental insurance, and 401k match. We are able to be flexible with days and schedules, and value work life balance for both ourselves and our employees. We are willing to train a new graduate hygienist if motivated and with the right attitude.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $41.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41 - $45