We have outgrown our schedule and need a full time Hygienist for our team!

Schedule:

Tue through Fri 7:30-5pm

Important Details: Competitive pay with monthly bonus

32 hours of PTO at your 1 year anniversary
A supportive team centered work environment
Charmin toilet paper for staff and patients, along with a supply of emergency tampons
4 weeks of vacation time. 2 are paid during the Rutherford County Schools fall and spring breaks. We also close the week of Christmas and a week in the summer.
A culture that would make any office proud!
Embroidered scrub set every 6 months
401K with match
Paid holidays
A cupboard stocked full of snacks and a Nespresso machine to help your pep

Are you people loving and organized? Do you want to grow and learn as a hygienist and provide a higher level of care? Do you want to be treated like a true provider with a Dr that firmly backs your expertise? Then Major Smiles will be a perfect fit!

At Major Smiles we strive to provide a compassionate experience that our patients WANT to give a google review about! We are searching for a unicorn who has these attributes:

Friendly, reliable and outgoing team player who has excellent communication skills
Ability to “see” the schedule and curate a day that creates harmony
Organized and able to chart prep and see possible needs or issues for the patient
Honesty, compassion, confidence, and passion for dentistry are a must

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 nomad

● 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, SRP, debridement, periodontal maintenance and adjunct services.

● Complete dental hygiene procedures utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill, and with little patient discomfort

● 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.

● Provide topical anesthetic and administer nitrous oxide to patients under general supervision by the Dentist.

● Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.

● Responsible for individual professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.

● Set-up and prepare dental hygiene 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 Major Smiles policies, professional expectations, clinical service excellence, and outstanding patient service.

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 Tennessee is required.
Current CPR certification required.

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, X-ray, Dental Chair and Unit, Sterilizers, Hand Scalers, Curettes and handpieces.
Strong patient care skills.
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

Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

License/Certification:

Laser Certification (Preferred)
TN Registered Dental Hygienist License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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