DENTAL HYGENIST

ResourceCare; Breckenridge (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ResourceCare in Breckenridge, TX seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to provide a range of clinical procedures, including dental hygiene, radiology, and patient screening. You will counsel patients on oral health, maintain a safe, clean work environment, and support service in person or by phone.

Requirements include current Registered Dental Hygienist certificate, CPR, knowledge of ADA codes, OSHA and HIPAA, and at least two years of clinical hygiene experience. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Must have current, valid Registered Dental Hygienist certificate and CPR.
• Knowledgeable of ADA codes, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with autonomy.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for oral health, dental history, and x-rays.
• Counsel patients on good oral health and hygiene.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Provide excellent internal/external patient service via telephone or face-to-face.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist certificate

Current Dental Hygienist License

CPR certification

Two years clinical dental hygiene experience

Job description

Description

Responsible for providing a range of clinical procedures. Assist in the performance of dental, radiological procedures, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing patient screening procedures (e.g., oral health, dental history, x-rays).
• Counsels patient about good oral health and hygiene.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment.
• Provides excellent internal/external patient service via telephone or face-to-face contact
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: $33-$42/hour

*Potential eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment Programs*

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Must have current, valid Registered Dental Hygienist certificate and CPR .
• Initiative; flexibility; ability to effectively address multiple tasks requiring attention to detail; problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
• Knowledgeable of all ADA codes, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to function with autonomy and minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage confidential records and information.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications

• Current Dental Hygienist License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two (2) years clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Typical Physical Demands

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

Physical: Sitting 40-50% of time and standing, walking 20-30% of time. Lift up to 20-50 lbs; push and pull up to 20-50 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.