Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist (NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY)

Description: Fulltime position (4 day work week) in a very successful, high volume, growing dental practice.

Always behaviors required: Positive attitude, self-motivated, strong work ethic, and willing to always work as a team toward improving the practice in a fun and cheerful environment that results in great patient care.

Benefits in addition to compensation: 401K, generous paid vacation, dental benefits, and potential bonus plan

General Duties:

Provide preventative care to patient

Maintain hygiene room to ensure cleanliness and stocked

Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection control guidelines

Monitor inventory and order dental supplies as necessary

Work with scheduler to maximize production and keep schedule at capacity

Review patient health and dental history and update as necessary

Escort patients to and from hygiene room

Seat patients and have proper set up for treatment

Anticipate and assist doctor’s needs during patient care

Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health

Preform thorough and gentle prophylaxis and radiographs to patients

Perform scaling and root planing and polishing for appropriate patients

Polish restorations

Provide radiographs as prescribed by dentist

Utilize intra-oral camera and office videos as educational tools

Apply cavity-preventative agents such as fluorides and sealants

Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients

Counsel patients on proper nutrition and oral health

Accurately chart all services rendered

Be an active participant in staff meetings and morning huddle

Perform other duties as assigned by doctor or practice manager
Related keywords: dental hygienist, hygienist, dental, dental hygiene, registered dental hygienist

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Gabhart Family Dentistry

New Jobs

Registered Dental Hygienist