Dental Hygienist - Part-Time/Saturday Only (Owasso, OK)

DENTAL DEPOT OF OWASSO PLLC; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Dental Depot of Owasso PLLC in Owasso, OK seeks a part-time dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care, take diagnostic radiographs, educate patients, and administer nitrous oxide or local anesthesia as permitted by the Dentist.

The role includes reviewing medical histories, charting periodontal status, maintaining sterilization standards, and supporting recall appointments while adhering to OSHA/HIPAA requirements. CPR and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
• Active dental hygiene license and CPR certification.
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide and/or local anesthesia when authorized.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and educate patients.
• Administer nitrous oxide and/or local anesthesia when allowed.
• Perform expanded duties as directed, including impressions for whitening trays.
• Maintain infection-control standards and instrument sterilization.
• Support patient recall and continuity of care.
• Follow policies and OSHA/HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Dental hygiene care

Radiographs

Infection control

Patient education

Nitrous oxide administration

Local anesthesia administration

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Eaglesoft experience

Team collaboration

Education

AS/BS in Dental Hygiene

Current dental hygiene license

CPR certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dental Depot of Owasso PLLC - Owasso, OK 74055

Position Type: Part Time

Position Summary

Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care, assess oral health, obtain diagnostic radiographs, educate patients, and perform authorized adjunctive procedures, including fluoride, sealants, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide as permitted and directed by the Dentist.

Essential Functions

• Perform prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, and other preventive or periodontal treatment using appropriate instruments, ultrasonic technology, and laser therapy when indicated.
• Review and document patient medical histories; assess the oral cavity, gingiva, periodontal tissues, head, neck, and lymph nodes for signs of disease or abnormalities.
• Complete periodontal probing and charting, and document conditions of decay or disease for Dentist diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Expose periapical, bitewing, and panoramic radiographs.
• Provide patient oral-health education and apply fluoride, sealants, or other cavity-preventive agents as appropriate.
• Administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide when licensed, authorized, and clinically indicated.
• Perform permitted expanded duties, which may include removing excess cement, sutures, or dressings; placing or removing rubber dams, matrices, or temporary restorations; and taking impressions for whitening trays.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, operatories, and sterilization areas in accordance with clinical and infection-control standards.
• Support patient recall and continuity of care.
• When assigned as the “numbing hygienist,” provide local anesthesia for restorative patients and support operatory turnover, sterilization, and preventive or periodontal care as needed.
• Follow Dental Depot policies and all applicable OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Travel or temporary assignment to other Dental Depot clinics may be required based on business needs.
• Perform other reasonable administrative, clinical, or maintenance duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation, Licensure & Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Current dental hygiene license and CPR certification.
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide and/or local anesthesia when authorized by the applicable Board of Dentistry.
• Working knowledge of dental software; Eaglesoft experience preferred but not required. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• If driving for Company business: valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and annual Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Complete the Hepatitis B Vaccination acceptance or declination form within 30 days of employment.

Core Qualifications

Patient-focused, ethical, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented. Communicates effectively, builds positive working relationships, demonstrates empathy and safety awareness, maintains accuracy and accountability, and works effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.