Dental Hygienist - DDS PARTNERS MANAGEMENT PA - Richmond, TX

ROLE
Performs the usual and customary procedures in assisting the Registered Dental Hygienist while promoting a safe environment of minimal stress. In addition to taking xrays, employees must maintain an aseptic work area, be organized and self-motivated, coordinate patient flow with front and back offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately maintains patient records and charts to ensure easy retrieval and complete documentation of all patient treatment and transactions.
Know how to perio chart
Properly seat patients for hygiene promptly
Accurately take all the x-rays prior to hygienist walking in
Consistently and accurately prebook Hygiene & Treatment appts
Be present in every exam & Assist as needed
Communicated effectively & professionally with team
Accurately and properly chart all existing
Support on keeping the Hygienist on time
Communicate effectively with hygiene liaison
Properly update pending treatment
Assist with helping sterilization
Stay busy and help other team members as needed * Take initiative
Communicate to doctors if patients are waiting for exam & assure they are aware
Communicate to hygienist when patients are ready
Hand off any information from the Dr to hygienist
Main point of contact between the hygienist and team
Walk patients up & hand off to admin team
In Hand off include what was done today, who did exam, if treatment is scheduled & if next hygiene visit is scheduled or if admin needs to schedule
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 patients dental and medical history at each visit.
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.

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

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description in its entirety and am capable of performing all of the stated requirements. I understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described. I further understand that the duties listed above are guidelines and will change over time, as necessary. From time to time, I understand that I may be asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not specifically addressed in my job description.

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