Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our periodontal specialty dental practice. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, assist with dental procedures, and promote oral health education. This role offers an opportunity to work in a friendly, patient-focused environment where your skills and expertise will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. As a periodontal specialty office, skilled and thorough non-surgical periodontal treatment is of the utmost importance, and patient education is essential to successful patient care.
Duties
- Perform dental scaling and root planing, including initial non-surgical periodontal treatment, periodontal maintenance, patient follow-up, and patient education.
- Take diagnostic dental radiographs as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies.
- Maintain accurate patient records using dental software such as Dentrix.
- Manage patient scheduling, answer questions, and provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure the sterilization and proper handling of dental instruments and equipment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations of the dental office.
Requirements
- Valid Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
- Experience with Dentrix or similar dental practice management software preferred.
- Knowledge of periodontics is essential, as well as a basic understanding of general dentistry procedures.
- Commitment and desire to always increase your knowledge, understanding, and hand skills.
- Prior experience in a dental office setting providing periodontal management and maintenance is preferred.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology related to dentistry, including periodontal terminology.
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in an environment that prioritizes patient care. This position offers an engaging work environment where your clinical skills and patient care abilities will be valued and utilized to improve oral health outcomes for our community.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $53.25-$68.46 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Work Location: In person
