What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Northshore Home Health Care?
needed to deliver patient-first, preventive and periodontal care in a community-focused practice.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide gentle cleanings and periodontal therapy
- Perform thorough patient assessments, charting, and evaluations
- Capture digital radiographs and use modern dental technology
- Educate patients with individualized guidance to support oral health
- Maintain infection control standards, including sterilization and safety protocols
- Document care accurately in electronic health records
- Collaborate with dentists and the dental team to support comprehensive treatment
- Registered/licensed dental hygienist with strong clinical skills
- Experience in preventive and periodontal care
- Comfort with digital radiographs and modern hygiene tools
- Detail-oriented charting and accurate electronic documentation
- Strong infection control awareness and patient communication
- Warm, team-oriented attitude focused on patient comfort