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
