Registered Dental Hygienist - DDS Partners Management - Somerset, PA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Somerset, PA

Job Description

Reports to: Hygiene Liaison
ROLE
Performs the usual and customary procedures of a Registered Dental Hygienist while promoting a safe environment of minimal stress. In addition to oral procedures, employees must maintain an aseptic work area, be organized and self-motivated, coordinate patient flow with front and back offices, educate staff on dental hygiene and other related issues whenever possible. MONDAY-THURSDAY
RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately maintains patient records and charts to ensure easy retrieval and complete documentation of all patient treatment and transactions.
Participates fully in staff development through morning huddles, staff meetings, continuing education courses, and evaluations.
Promotes team cohesiveness by interacting with team members using common courtesy, active listening skills, respect, and non-judgmental attitude.
Consistently and accurately reviews and documents any changes in each patient’s dental and medical history at each visit.
Consistently, accurately, and timely recognizes the contraindications of dental treatment in general and/or contraindications to the specific procedures planned for an appointment.
Consistently and thoroughly examines oral tissues and accurately records clinical findings in each patient’s chart.
Accurately and consistently identifies and documents in the patient’s chart any teeth and/or existing restorations that show visible decay, faulty margins, or are causing pain to the patient.
Routinely and accurately measures and records accurate pocket depth measurements in the patient’s chart at least once a year.
Clearly, kindly, and professionally communicates with the patients and demonstrates a high degree of sensitivity to all patient concerns to ensure patient comfort and confidence with the hygienist.
Provides each patient with a clear and concise explanation of all dental hygiene procedures necessary for the patient’s individual treatment, including subsequent periodontal checks and future recall appointments.
Provides a complete and clear explanation of oral hygiene techniques needed in home care to support dental hygiene treatment received in the office.
Consistently and accurately informs each patient about treatment and oral hygiene in a positive manner in an effort to ensure patient motivation toward optimum oral health.
Proficient in the delivery of Nitrous Oxide sedation, therefore ensuring the patient receives the anesthesia in a safe and comfortable manner.
Accurately and consistently performs scaling, root planing, laser therapy in a gentle manner, therefore maintaining minimal patient discomfort during dental hygiene procedures.
Thoroughly and proficiently documents intended dental hygiene procedures to be performed including the type of treatment and subsequent appointments(recall) needed.
When needed, properly schedule and/or plan the patient for their next appointment(s) for doctor treatment.
Accurately and completely records treatment in the patient’s chart at each visit in the appropriate space provided. Provides initials for yourself and the reporting doctor.
Consistently maintains a safe, pleasant, and comfortable environment overall for the patient.
Properly maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure safety, asepsis, and OSHA and CDC guidelines.

RESULTS

Company maintains a team focus that reflects the patient-centric mission and company tenants
We practice transformational (coaching) leadership in our organization and allow people to achieve success through clear outcomes, resources, and support.
Patient-centric mission and company tenants are constantly communicated to team

REQUIREMENTS

Exceptional human relations skills
Ability to work with people of all ages
Ability to handle conflict and get along with people
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, even under stress
Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities
Ability to speak, understand, and write grammatically correct English
Ability to write legibly and clearly
Ability to complete tasks within the required time frame
View patients comfort as a top priority
Certificate in Nitrous Oxide administration
Current CPR training
Certificate in Laser Therapy
Must be able to work one Friday per month

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.50 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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