Dental Hygienist: Complete Oral Care & Charting Specialist

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a dental hygienist to provide comprehensive oral hygiene and periodontal care for College of Dental Medicine patients. Responsibilities include patient education, charting in the EHR, radiographs, instrument maintenance, and recall scheduling.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and three years of experience or relevant training. The role emphasizes infection control, proper documentation, and assisting dentists and staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience or training in dental hygiene work area.
• Ability to perform duties while standing and moving between operatory areas.
• Computer literacy and EHR documentation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• 35%: Perform comprehensive exams, chart restorations, and provide prophylaxis and hygiene instructions.
• 25%: Expose and mount panoramic, periapical, and bitewing radiographs; use intra-oral camera for photos.
• 20%: Sterilize instruments and maintain hygiene operatory; ensure supplies stocked.
• 15%: Schedule hygiene recall and follow-up visits in the EHR.
• 5%: Perform other tasks as directed to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Oral hygiene

Patient instruction

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Digital radiography

Intra-oral camera

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a dental hygienist to provide comprehensive oral hygiene and periodontal care for College of Dental Medicine patients. Responsibilities include patient education, charting in the EHR, radiographs, instrument maintenance, and recall scheduling.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and three years of experience or relevant training. The role emphasizes infection control, proper documentation, and assisting dentists and staff as needed.