What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist position at Pleasant Smiles Dental?
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
We are looking for an ENERGETIC, motivated, family oriented, self-driven Registered Dental Hygienist who has a good work ethic, good people and communication skills, is a team player, has a positive attitude, and is enthusiastic to join our team! You’ll ensure excellent customer service and efficiency to make the practice a pleasant experience for patients. Our vision is to provide our patients with a dental experience that will promote a lifelong relationship built on trust, confidence, quality of work, and exceptional patient care.
Summary: The Dental Hygienist is responsible for patient data collection and documentation, patient education, and the delivery of preventive and periodontal dental treatment as part of the dentist-directed oral hygiene team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Ability to take digital X-rays, use intra-oral camera and take Itero scans.
● Provide quality patient service by delivering thorough patient care, effective communication and personal attention in a gentle and caring manner.
● Assess and plan appropriate dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, debridement, periodontal maintenance and adjunct services.
● Complete dental hygiene procedures utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill.
● Conduct a general oral health screening including relevant medical history for each patient and communicate findings to the Dentist.
● Provide accurate and concise patient record charting and complete database information to allow the Dentist to determine the appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
● Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.
● Responsible for personal professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
● Set-up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and office guidelines.
● Accurate and timely reporting of all procedures complete with proper documentation in the patient management system program.
● Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards.
● Adhere to confidentiality, State, Federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regard to patients’ records.
● Communicate effectively and develop a strong working relationship with the Dentist and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors.
● Support business goals by utilizing schedules effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives.
● Follow and demonstrate commitment to Capital Dental policies, professional expectations, clinical service excellence, and outstanding patient service.
● Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
● Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene required.
● Registered Dental Hygiene licensure in Texas is required.
● Current CPR certification required.
● Prefer Laser certification.
● Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
● Knowledge of Federal, State and clinic regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental services.
● Ability to operate standard dental equipment including Cavitron, Prophyject, X-ray, Dental Chair and Unit, Sterilizers, Hand Scalers, Curettes and handpieces.
● Strong patient care skills.
● Able to effectively assist providers.
● Able to multitask and handle multiple business and workplace changes that may arise.
● Able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
● Able to work well on a team and independently.
● Able to perform work with attention to detail.
● Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients and co-workers.
● Ability to respond professionally in stressful situations.
● Possess critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Job Type: Full-time (4 - 5 days)
Pay: $43.00 - $49.00 per hour with bonus compensation based on production.
Pay: $43.00 - $49.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43 - $49