Dental Hygienist

Terrific Teeth Pediatric Dentistry • Full-time • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • $35 - $42 / hour • 2w ago

Position: Dental Hygienist

About us: We are Pittsburgh's premier pediatric laser dentist & orthodontist. Our patients come to experience needle-free, drill-free, and fear-free dentistry - where little smiles and big needs are met with compassionate & expert care!

Summary: We seek a compassionate and caring hygienist of character to join our high-performing pediatric dentistry team! We are a growth-oriented entrepreneurial business with core values of character, compassion and commitment. Trust, vulnerability, and respect form the foundation of our culture. We serve our patients and care for & encourage our teammates all while having fun! Come growth with us!

Responsibilities, General

Demonstrate and influence a culture of good team work to deliver an extra ordinary experience for every patient
Provide exceptional service to our patients by making the patient the # 1 priority
Participate in daily huddles with other team members to ensure every day flows smoothly
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and federal regulations
Maintain compliance with CE and licensing

Responsibilities, Clinical

Welcome patients in the office
Prepare patients for their appointments and ensure their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and needed material
Provide preventive services to patients including prophylaxis, fluoride, radiographs, and sealants
Sterilize instruments according to protocol
Advise the front desk staff on patient scheduling to optimize clinical time
Coordinate with other staff to ensure the clinical & lab areas remain clean and appropriately stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and update patient database as necessary
Accurately record and document diagnosed treatment plans
Ensure dental equipment in hygiene bay remains serviceable and in good working order

Skills

Possess a teachable spirit – we all work towards the same goal and we help each other by exercising humility and grace towards our teammates
Problem solver – through living a life of continuous improvement and deliberate problem solving, help each other improve our collective performance
Proven experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, primary computer systems (EagleSoft, MS Office, Weave, Gmail, OperaDDS)
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable

Education, Certification and/or Licenses: