Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning teeth, scaling, and root planing
- Conduct patient assessments and oral health screenings
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation as needed
- Take dental x-rays and develop radiographs for diagnostic purposes
- Assist the dentist during procedures, such as fillings and extractions
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic dental software (Eaglesoft, Epic)
- Follow strict infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique throughout all procedures
Requirements:
- Valid state dental hygiene license
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Proficiency in using dental software for patient management and medical coding
- Knowledge of dental anatomy, oral pathology, and periodontal disease
- Experience working with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM technology for digital impressions and restorations
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate and communicate with patients
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
-This is a great position for a senior hygenist
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 16 per week
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental clinic: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Decatur, IL 62526 (Required)
Work Location: In person