Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) We are looking for an energetic , motivated, family oriented, self-driven Registered Dental Hygienist who has a good work ethic, good people and communication skills, is a team player, has a positive attitude, and is enthusiastic to join our team! You'll ensure excellent customer service and efficiency to make the practice a pleasant experience for patients. Our vision is to provide our patients with a dental experience that will promote a lifelong relationship built on trust, confidence, quality of work, and exceptional patient care.

Summary:

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 take Itero scans.
• 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, scaling and root planing, debridement, periodontal maintenance and adjunct services.
• Complete dental hygiene procedures utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill.
• 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.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.
• Responsible for personal professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
• Set-up and prepare dental 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 Capital Dental policies, professional expectations, clinical service excellence, and outstanding patient service.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 Texas is required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Prefer Laser certification.

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, Prophyject, X-ray, Dental Chair and Unit, Sterilizers, Hand Scalers, Curettes and handpieces.
• Strong patient care skills.
• Able to effectively assist providers.
• 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:

Part time (2 days)

Pay:

$40.00 - $48.00 per hour with bonus compensation based on production.

Pay:

$40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person