Registered Dental Hygienist

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our 2nd generation private family practice. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. M-TH with 1 hour hygiene appointments and 1.5 hours for new patients. Pay based on experience. To join our team please send resume to officemanager@greenhalghdental.com

Responsibilities:

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Conduct patient assessments and screenings, including taking vital signs
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral health instructions
• Take dental x-rays and develop and mount radiographs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using Eaglesoft
• Follow strict infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique throughout all procedures
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure the highest quality of patient care

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to dentistry
• Ability to perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols
• Comfortable working with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
• Competency in taking dental x-rays and interpreting radiographs
• Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity

Requirements:

• Valid state dental hygiene license
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
• CPR certification

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$38.00

• $48.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person