Dental Hygienist

MedCura Health; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCura Health is seeking a knowledgeable Dental Hygienist in Decatur, Georgia, who will promote dental health through preventative care, educational duties, and patient interaction. Ideal candidates should be graduates from an accredited program and possess at least two years of clinical experience.

The role includes vital responsibilities such as conducting oral cancer screenings, maintaining patient confidentiality, and collaborates closely with dental professionals to manage emergencies. A current CPR certification, excellent communication, and customer service skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification (BCLS) by AHA.
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth.
• Provide oral cancer screenings and radiographic studies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Document dental hygiene services in EMR.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Proper use of Dental Technology

Infection Control

Education

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist program

Currently licensed as a Dental Hygienist in Georgia

Job description

Job Description

The Dental Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygienist program.
• Currently licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Georgia.
• At least 2 years clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification. (BCLS) by AHA
• Proper use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain instruments for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selection instruments.
• Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health.
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from gum margins.
• Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
• Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity‑preventing agents.
• Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; placing, carving and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns and bridges.
• Perform periodontal probing and charting, scaling and root paining, and full mouth debridements.
• Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and post operative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygienist visit.
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in EMR.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality by adhering to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; completing professional CEUs; establishing personal networks.