A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
M-Th 8AM-5 PM, Fridays 8AM-2PM Single Column Schedule w/ 1 Hr. recall appts. and 2 Hr.
SRP Health insurance:
BCBS Gold (Employer pays 70%)
FSA:
Employer match up to $1,000 Paid time off: 1 week per year, 2 weeks per year after 5 years employment 11 paid holidays: Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and 5 paid holidays for Christmas closure Bonuses (company performance, birthday, etc.)
Retirement Plan:
401(k) matching (4%)
Retirement Plan:
401(k) profit sharing contribution by employer (3-7%) Long-term disability (Employer paid) Short-term disability, life insurance, and other options available Dental service discounts for employee, immediate family and extended family Professional development reimbursement Annual scrub allowance Off every other Friday Working daily with a fun, dedicated, and supportive team where everyone contributes their fair share.
Job Responsibilities:
Welcome and seat patients cheerfully. Prepare and properly set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures Review and update patient's health history; chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance. Clean calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments, including scaling and root planing for patients with periodontal disease Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Assess and evaluate patient through exam, patient records, and patient's medical history to assist in diagnosis of dental hygiene problems, disease, and efficacy of administered treatment plans. Complete scheduled treatments. Recognize early signs of periodontal disease; chart restorations and notate areas of concern. Develop and present treatment plans. Capture x-rays, process, download and organize for doctor to view; capable of interpreting x-rays independently. Perform head and neck/oral cancer exam. Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease; communicate findings to patient and doctor. Selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth, as needed. Educate and motivate patient on proper oral hygiene and corrective/preventative measures. Schedule appropriate recall appointments. Maintain hygiene hand pieces and instruments in good repair and sufficient supply. Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards. Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies. Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards. Participate in morning meeting. Use downtime constructively. Present in a clean, well-groomed professional manner. Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.
Required Education:
Dental hygienist must be licensed and in good standing with the State of North Carolina Dental Board. Bachelor or associate degree in dental hygiene Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate Current HIPAA and OSHA training (if not current year, we will provide the training)
Required Skills:
Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments. Must have excellent customer service and willing to work in a patient-focused, fast paced environment Must be able to work both independently and as part of the total dental team displaying exceptional skill in time management in order to set and maintain own and subordinate procedure/task schedule. Must be able to represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner. Must have good eye sight and manual dexterity and able to use dental instruments within a patient's mouth with little room for error Ability to quickly write detailed information in a readable, legible, condensed form. Committed to training and education, as Lewis Family Dentistry's commitment to professional training and technology is part of our work environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
License/Certification:
Dental Hygiene License in NC (Required) CPR Certification (Required) Ability to
