Dental Hygienist

2 months ago


Denton, United States A32 Dental Professional Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDental Hygienist

This is your opportunity to showcase your skills in our fast paced and growing environment. We are looking to add a full time, skilled Dental Hygienist to join our professional team. We desire an individual who is passionate about dentistry and committed to providing optimal dental hygiene care to our patients. You will be working alongside a highly knowledgeable team who encourage growth and are driven to provide the best care possible for their patients. If you are looking for a long-term career-oriented position where your expertise and experience are valued, then we are looking for you An ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate and keeps a positive attitude.

Pay: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Primary Responsibilities:

Specific Duties

  • Review daily schedule with the administrative staff for hygiene patients
  • Prepare treatment room for patients by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
  • Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients
  • Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
  • Administer topical anesthetic to patient
  • Place medicaments subgingivally (under the gumline) for periodontal disease treatment
  • Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist
  • Apply cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides and sealants
  • Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
  • Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients
  • Counsel patients/parents on oral health, including the role of nutrition

Records Management

  • Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
  • Properly chart and maintain patient electronic and written records in compliance with office policies and procedures, and applicable legal requirements, such as the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
  • Accurately enter patient information data

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

  • Check treatment room for cleanliness and make necessary changes
  • Review, select and submit orders for patient education materials for the practice
  • Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments
  • Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution
  • Pre-soak soiled instruments in disinfectant
  • Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Texas and meet other applicable state requirements
  • Completed education from an accredited dental hygiene program
  • Nitrous monitoring certificate

Interpersonal

  • Create “wow” moments with patients Go the extra mile to make their dental visit the best they have experienced.
  • Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

Language: English & Spanish (Both) (Preferred)

License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person, Laredo, TX

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

About the Company:

Planet Dental & Orthodontics serves the Laredo community with compassion, clinical excellence, value and professionalism. We are here to improve the oral healthcare of our patients through dental education and advanced dental care, which will lead to an improved quality of life. We believe in a 100% customer service approach and pride ourselves on having a team that treats every patient with kindness.

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