Dental Hygienist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Lexington, SC seeks a skilled dental hygienist to perform professional cleanings, assess periodontal health, and support dentists in a patient-centered team.

You will take radiographs, maintain infection control, document charts, and educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygiene license.
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care.
• Excellent communication and compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Detail-oriented documentation and charting accuracy.
• Knowledge of infection control standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional cleanings and preventive services for patients of all ages.
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide periodontal care as needed.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Support dentists during patient examinations.
• Maintain strict infection control and follow safety protocols.
• Ensure accurate patient charting and documentation.
• Deliver patient education on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and ongoing care.

Skills

Dental Hygiene License

Preventive care

Periodontal care

Communication

Documentation accuracy

Infection control

Team collaboration

Job description

Key Duties

• Perform professional cleanings and preventive services for patients of all ages
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide periodontal care as needed
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Support dentists during patient examinations
• Maintain strict infection control and follow safety protocols
• Ensure accurate patient charting and documentation
• Deliver patient education on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and ongoing care

Qualifications & Skills

• Current dental hygiene license
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal care
• Excellent communication and compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Detail-oriented documentation and charting accuracy
• Knowledge of infection control standards
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists and the care team