Dental Hygienist - Bridge st Dental Center

Progressive Dental Concepts • Full-time • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States • $100k / year • 3w ago

We believe all our hygienists deserve to be rewarded for the excellent patient care they provide. At Bridge Street Dental Center, we provide you the opportunity to bonus daily based on your total gross production. This can be achieved through educating our patients on the needs of their oral health. Each patient’s oral health plan is different and by treating each patient as an individual and partnering with them to create their plan through patient education and proper diagnostic tools, you only increase your opportunity to earn more. If increasing your income by providing the care you are passionate about sound like a fit for you reach out today.

Who is Progressive Dental Concepts?
Owned and operated by dentists, Progressive Dental Concepts is a locally owned and community focused dental support group dedicated to the growth, values, and lifestyle of dental professionals. Fast-growing, we are the largest general dentistry practice group in central PA.
We care about our teams. Our culture encourages our team members to continue to learn and grow within the dental field. We provide educational support and advancement opportunities to accelerate your dental career.

Responsibilities:
As a Hygienist, you are an essential member of our clinical team. You will partner with our talented doctors who are committed to providing excellent dental care to our patients. Responsibilities for the role include:

Partnering with doctors in improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Educate and treat periodontally diseased patients
Apply preventive materials to the teeth such as fluoride and sealants
Take yearly radiographs of patients
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Tear down and sterilize treatment rooms
Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
Document patient dental history and updates in Open Dental, as well as overall health and medication history
Follow all OSHA guidelines and regulations
Keep a clean, sanitized work area, and ensure the equipment is used properly to prolong the lifespan of the machines
Interact with Front Desk, Dental Assistants, and other Hygienists daily, in a cooperative and friendly manner