Registered Dental Hygienist - Androscoggin Dental Group - Lewiston, ME

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Lewiston, ME

Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist - Lewiston, ME
Full-Time (4 days/week)
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including hygiene production bonus opportunities!
Are you someone who values a positive work environment and being part of an exceptional team? Do you aspire to be part of a practice that is growing and strives to provide excellent patient care to our community?
At Androscoggin Dental Group, we take great pride in employing the best in our field; our commitment is to grow and develop our team members to their full potential while providing an outstanding patient experience.
We are a well-established, high tech, family practice that focuses on quality care and personal attention.
We are proud to offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package and a great team bonus program!
Our “WHY?” is helping people live a happy and healthy life! We are committed to our team and our patients and strive to provide the best experience for everyone who comes through our doors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all hygiene functions according to policies.
Accurately document patient’s health profile and review every visit, including allergies, current medications, surgeries and new medical conditions.
Document patient’s chief complaint or concern, relay information to the dentist and record how it is to be addressed.
Record in patient’s chart all existing dental restoration.
Expose and process necessary radiographs prescribed by the dentist including FMX, PAN BWX, utilizing either digital or film technologies.
Use intraoral camera to document the condition of existing teeth, existing dental restorations, the appearance and signs of current soft tissue health or presence of disease, and lesions or areas of concern.
Update photos as dental treatment is completed.
Record in patient’s chart the dentist’s comprehensive treatment plan to address dental disease of both the soft and hard tissues, and record sequence and priority of treatment plan.
Perform adult or child prophylaxis on healthy patients
Apply fluoride varnish when indicated on children or adult patient.
Apply sealants when indicated, and document in clinical chart.
Perform periodontal scaling a root planning prescribed by the dentist on patients diagnosed with periodontal disease.
Apply chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of periodontal disease when prescribed by dentist.
Provide patient education so patient understands the level of oral health existing in his/her mouth and address how to improve or continue to maintain the patient’s best possible oral health, and document in clinical notes.
Perform charting duties with accuracy and speed utilizing auxiliary personnel when available.
Maintain minimum CE credit hours, CPR and radiology certificate.
Accepts, understands and follows office policies and procedures.

BASIC QUALIFICIATIONS:

Graduate of accredited or certified dental hygiene program
State of ME issued Hygiene License
CPR certification
State of ME issued Radiology Certificate

THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR:
Someone who is a team player
Someone with who takes pride in their work
Someone who has a growth mind-set
Someone who is internally motivated
Someone who wants to create an exceptional patient experience
Someone who sees the true value in dentistry and the services we provide
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.80 - $49.13 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

Dental Hygiene License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Lewiston, ME 04240 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Lewiston, ME 04240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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