Registered Dental Hygienist

Pleasant Smiles Dental View all jobs


Texas
Permanent
Dental Therapist
USD 43 - 49 per hour

Posted 5 day(s) ago

Reference: 2437695


*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: Full-time (4 - 5 days)

Pay: $43.00 - $49.00 per hour with bonus compensation based on production.

Pay: $43.00 - $49.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Paid time off
* Paid training

Work Location: In person