Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Job Objective:

Are you looking for a change? Do you want to have FUN while you work? Do you want to make a difference in patients oral health?

APPLY TODAY!

We are currently looking to hire a hygienist to join our great team! To oversee and maintain efficient dental hygienist operations, patient management for oral hygiene treatment, promotion of the practice

Responsibilities:

Directs all clinical activities related to the oral hygiene department, including but not limited to: Works in conjunction with Patient Services Coordinator to maintain high levels of patient satisfaction. This includes monitoring patient flow, directing patient priority and directing emergency patient care when needed. Monitors sterilization of instruments Performs daily clinical duties, as well as afterhours duties as requested by the doctor Reviews patient charts for the day Bitewings that are due Periodic or Comprehensive exams that are due FMX that are due Noting past due family members Incomplete treatment Possible treatment plans needing diagnosed by doctor Where extra help may be needed in hygiene - x-rays, instruments, assistance needed with patient Noting special patient needs (ie. neck pillow, operatory, etc) Reviews schedule for the next 2-3 days and makes recommendations to Patient Services Coordinator Patient care Discuss and look at any dental problem or complaint a patient may have Take x-rays as needed Check for suspicious areas visually and with oral camera Probe Inform patient of findings and prepare them for what Doctor may recommend or diagnose Perform regular prophylaxis, prophylaxis with anesthetic (Doctor must be in the office), laser therapy or root planning Provide fluoride treatment Give oral hygiene instructions as needed Place treatment plan in the computer Record treatment completed that day in patient's chart and sign Disinfect operatory and put instruments in the ultrasonic Inform Patient Services Coordinator if patient is going to do treatment pending or if not and why not Wipe down operatory Set up operatory for next patient Bag instruments Place and replace sealants Clean operatory after final patient Clear and run disinfectant through lines Flush suction lines with disinfectant Clean and sterilize hand pieces Empty ultrasonic solution and wipe counter Miscellaneous Duties Clean traps in operatories Sharpen instruments Set up referral appointments with Specialists - give patient referral slip and e-mail appropriate x-rays to Specialist office Write pre-authorization letters to be submitted to insurance company for periodontal procedures Practice within OSHA guidelines and stay up on the standards Stay up on state laws and changes Look for ways to continually improve the hygiene program and make it more productive, while providing quality care Work with Doctor on determining what patients need root planning, laser therapy and/or placement of antimicrobial agents Find ways to fill Doctor's schedule Find ways to fill hygiene schedule Teamwork Duties Call other Doctors offices to check on x-rays or information needed Call medical offices to check on need for pre-med Help with sterilization of instruments Empty trash Seat patient for Doctor and start emergency evaluation Probe for Doctor and explain periodontal disease during exam appointment Remove overhangs from fillings Inform Office Manager of information that needs to be discussed during staff meetings Go over treatment plans and educate the patient Put sterile instruments away

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist license (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Sioux City, IA 51106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person