About us
Durham Dental is a small business in Durham, CT. Our goal is to find a kind, professional dental hygienist with a strong work ethic and a desire to help people. Our private family practice is focused on providing quality dental care to our wide variety of patients. We pride ourselves on being team-oriented and are looking for an individual who is compassionate, self-driven and looking for a long-term dental home. .
Schedule:
Mon: 8-5; Tues: 8-6; Wed: 8-6; Thurs: 8-4, Fri: 8-12
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Company perks
- Safe work environment
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning teeth, removing plaque, and applying fluoride treatments
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
- Assist the dentist during procedures by handing them instruments and maintaining a sterile field
- Update and maintain patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and recording medical history
- Assist with dental office administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
- Follow aseptic techniques to ensure infection control in the dental office
Qualifications:
- Valid dental hygiene license in [CT]
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Strong knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and practices
- Familiarity with medical coding and documentation
- Proficiency in using dental office software systems for record keeping and appointment scheduling
- Excellent communication skills to educate patients on oral health practices
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Skills:
- Systems: Proficient in using dental office software systems for record keeping and appointment scheduling.
- Medical records: Update and maintain patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- HIPAA: Ensure patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Dental office: Assist with dental office administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Vital signs: Take vital signs of patients during assessments.
- Patient assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' oral health.
- Medical coding: Familiarity with medical coding for billing purposes.
- Medical documentation: Accurately document patient information and treatment plans.
- Aseptic technique: Follow strict infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Dental assisting: Assist the dentist during procedures by handing them instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $43.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Durham, CT 06422: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person