Dental Hygienist

New Horizon Family Health Services; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizon Family Health Services is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to provide exceptional patient care at their clinic. The role involves performing clinical examinations, providing patient education, and assisting dental hygiene students, all while ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, proficiency with electronic dental records, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Continuing education courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• South Carolina licensure as a Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical examination of teeth and develops treatment plans.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Fosters a professional environment with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Examination

Proficiency in Computer Use

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Dental Hygienist Program

Radiography Certification

Job description

Under the general clinical supervision of the assigned dentist, the dental hygienist provides support to facilitate the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at New Horizon Family Dental Care. The hygienist also assists in supervising dental hygiene students rotating at the clinic.

DUTIES PERFORMED

• Performs clinical examination of teeth and surrounding tissues, records findings, and develops treatment plans in the electronic dental record.
• Removes hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth.
• Applies fluoride varnish and pit and fissure sealants.
• Provides patient education on oral hygiene, nutrition, and dietary issues.
• Exposes radiographs and files them in the digital patient database.
• Performs periodontal charting accurately and offers appropriate recommendations and treatment plans for periodontal patients.
• Performs duties of an expanded duty dental assistant when required.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized work area with sufficient supplies.
• Fosters a cooperative and professional environment with colleagues and patients.
• Adheres to OSHA, EPA, and HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Dental Hygienist program and radiography certification.

Work Experience:

• South Carolina licensure as a Dental Hygienist.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Proficiency in computer use and experience with electronic dental records.

Benefits:

• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Optional benefits include Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Optional contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after one year.
• Continuing education courses through SC AHEC.

Our Mission: To provide quality, affordable, compassionate, patient-centered healthcare to improve community health. We aim for our community to be among the healthiest in the nation, with superior patient care as our hallmark.

ICARE Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment guide our employees in achieving our mission and vision.

Community: Greenville, SC offers mountains, lakes, trails, golf, water sports, cultural events, and is conveniently located between Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC, with beaches nearby.