- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Taylor, TX
Job Description
Dental 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 patientââ¬â¢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 ââ¬Åwowââ¬Â 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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