Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning teeth, taking x-rays, and applying fluoride treatments
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide recommendations for at-home care
- Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile and organized work environment
- Document patient information accurately in electronic dental records systems such as Epic, Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other medical coding systems
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care
Qualifications:
- Valid dental hygiene license in the state of [Location]
- Proficiency in using electronic dental records systems such as Epic, Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other medical coding systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and dental team members
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Note: The specific electronic dental records system used may vary depending on the dental practice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person