Dental Hygienist - John F Ceraso DMD - Winston Salem, NC

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Winston Salem, NC

Job Description

Dental Hygienist
Compensation: Up to $50 per hour
Schedule 4 days per week, 8 hours per day

Summary: Completes treatment of patient’s oral and periodontal care including patient education by performing the following duties.
Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:

Perform Cleanings of teeth and gums; take necessary x-rays, take intra-oral pictures, complete periodontal charting; address patient's hygiene and restorative needs; educate patient on what doctor will likely recommend in the form of treatment; documenting findings in the Practice Management software; clean/sterilize treatment room after each appointment.

Reappoint patients emphasizing value and urgency for the next appointment and update the Practice Management Software.

Provide an effective 2 and 1 Handoff, to doctor and appropriate admin team.

Prepare, attend, and contribute to Straine Management System (SMS) Meetings.

Sterilize and re-stock all instruments and bags after each appointment.

Achieve individual daily hygiene production goal.

Maintains proper knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliances and clinical skills.

Non-essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:

As open times occur, make calls to patients due and not scheduled in hygiene.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and State Licensing. Experience in a Dental Office helpful.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Customer relations

Customer service

Interpersonal communication skills

Diplomacy

Organization

Planning

Professionalism

Time management

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