Dental Hygienist

Northshore Home Health Care; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Albuquerque, NM seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-focused practice.

You will perform cleanings, periodontal charting, digital X-ray processing, fluoride applications, and patient education while collaborating with a small team to ensure a comfortable experience for patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Active dental hygienist license.
• Experience with preventive and periodontal services.
• Proficiency with digital radiography and electronic charting.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to safety, infection control, and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cleanings and preventive services.
• Perform periodontal charting and support periodontal treatment plans.
• Take and process digital X-rays.
• Apply fluoride and sealants as indicated.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene with clear, tailored guidance.
• Work closely with the dentist and a small team to ensure a comfortable patient experience for all ages.
• Maintain strict infection control practices.
• Document care accurately using electronic records.

Skills

Preventive care

Periodontal services

Digital radiography

Electronic charting

Patient education

Job description

Licensed Dental Hygienist needed to deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a patient-focused neighborhood dental practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cleanings and preventive services
• Perform periodontal charting and support periodontal treatment plans
• Take and process digital X-rays
• Apply fluoride and sealants as indicated
• Educate patients on oral hygiene with clear, tailored guidance
• Work closely with the dentist and a small team to ensure a comfortable patient experience for all ages
• Maintain strict infection control practices
• Document care accurately using electronic records

Qualifications & Skills

• Active dental hygienist license
• Experience with preventive and periodontal services
• Proficiency with digital radiography and electronic charting
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Commitment to safety, infection control, and high-quality care