- Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job
- Eldon, MO
Job Description
We are a growing private practice with an outstanding hygiene team. Our practice is built for caring for patients and our team members!
Our goals are to build trust, create raving fans, and work to live. We give our hygienists the proper time, skills, and equipment to provide the optimal level of care for patients and create a WOW experience. We work to develop the team every week in order to gain a better practice and life!
This job requires utilizing all the skills that registered dental hygienists have trained to do from perio charting, delivering local anesthesia, SRP, sterilization, and oral hygiene instructions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for providing hygiene treatment to patients.
Update patient's medical histories, record blood pressure, uncover any new conditions, etc.
Perform a comprehensive periodontal evaluation including probe depths, bleeding points, recession, mobility, furcation, etc. Chart any progress/decline and advise the patient
Identify failing dental restorations and/or carry an open contact
Perform oral prophylaxis, polish and educate patients on home care instructions
Perform periodontal treatment on all patients requiring the same as identified in the "Standards of Care"
Discuss any unfinished treatment with patients, and use visual tools and verbal skills to educate and motivate them
Summarize what you are finding to the patient and educate them on the next steps the Doctor will likely recommend. Uncover any issues or concerns a patient may have and alert the appropriate person (e.g., Financial-Treatment Coordinator). Help uncover the patient's "Personal Motivators" during the visit and record them in their chart
Advise the Doctor when a patient is ready for exam. Inform the Doctor of the patient's periodontal score, what was completed during the visit, any unfinished treatments, recall intervals and any medical/personal concerns the patient may have. Include their "Personal Motivators" as appropriate
Schedule patients for a future continuing care appointment, emphasizing the need for continuous care and the recommended next appointment interval
Assist in building a "Trust Factor" with all patients
Assist to uncover patients' "Personal Motivator"
Cover other areas within the practice as needed and when needed
When available, assist in the cleanup and setup of treatment rooms
Sharpen hygiene instruments and make recommendations when pieces need replacing/reordering.
Use intraoral camera on all patients to highlight problems/concerns/issues (or how healthy they are)
Assist in identifying treatment required for patients, and monitor the results
Carefully review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
Accurately chart each patientââ¬â¢s periodontal health
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients
Perform scaling; root planing, and selective polishing for selective patients
Administer local infiltration and block anesthesia as necessary for hygiene and or restorative patients if requested by the doctor.
Provide radiographs for patients as prescribed by dentist
Apply cavity-preventative agents such as fluorides, Curodont, and sealants
Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
Check on patient comfort during treatment; help allay patient anxiety
Take and record accurate notes on the provided treatment
Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients
Counsel patients on proper nutrition and oral health
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $39.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 32 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Primary Care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Missouri license to practice dental hygiene (Required)
Work Location: In person
