General Dental Hygienist

Forest Smiles; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Bonus pay

Job summary

Forest Smiles in Forest, Virginia seeks a skilled Dental Hygienist to provide quality dental care and work closely with the dentist to ensure optimal oral health for patients.

The position offers $55 hourly pay for about 24 hours per week, with benefits including 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee discount, flexible schedule, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong patient assessment skills and vital signs monitoring.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Familiarity with dental office operations and procedures.
• Excellent anatomy knowledge related to oral health.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings and oral examinations.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Conduct patient assessments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting.
• Follow infection control protocols and aseptic technique.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Utilize Eaglesoft for scheduling, charting, and billing.

Skills

Patient assessment

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Anatomy knowledge

Office workflows

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Dental Hygienist

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care to our patients. You will work closely with the dentist to ensure optimal oral health for our patients. If you are passionate about dentistry and have excellent patient care skills, we would love to hear from you.

Pay

• $55 per hour

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift & Schedule

• Flexible schedule

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care to our patients. You will work closely with the dentist to ensure optimal oral health for our patients. If you are passionate about dentistry and have excellent patient care skills, we would love to hear from you.

Duties

• Perform thorough dental cleanings and oral examinations
• Take dental x-rays
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
• Conduct patient assessments
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting
• Follow strict infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Utilize dental office software systems (e.g., Eaglesoft) for scheduling, charting, and billing

Skills

• Strong patient assessment skills, including vital signs monitoring
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols
• Familiarity with dental office operations and procedures
• Excellent anatomy knowledge related to oral health
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy protection

If you are a skilled Dental Hygienist with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to creating healthy smiles for our patients.

Please note that this is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have the necessary qualifications and experience as a Dental Hygienist.

Requirements

• License & Certification: Basic life support, Licensed dental hygienist, X-ray / Radiography Certification
• Software Experience: Eaglesoft
• Clinical Experience: General Dentistry
• Years of Professional Experience: Experienced Dental hygienist with 1+ years of practice

Preferences

• License & Certification: Licensed dental hygienist, X-ray / Radiography Certification
• Software Experience: Eaglesoft
• Clinical Experience: General Dentistry
• Years of Professional Experience: Experienced Dental hygienist with 1+ years of practice

Job Description

• Perform thorough dental cleanings and oral examinations
• Take dental x-rays
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
• Conduct patient assessments
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting
• Follow strict infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Utilize dental office software systems (e.g., Eaglesoft) for scheduling, charting, and billing

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Uniform allowance
• Bonus pay

Jobley Bonus

• $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Facility Information

• Name: Forest Smiles
• Location: 16862 forest road, Forest, Virginia
• Type: Dental clinic
• Healthcare Services: Dental office

Opening Hours

• Monday: 8:00AM–5:00PM
• Tuesday: 8:00AM–5:00PM
• Wednesday: 8:00AM–5:00PM
• Thursday: 8:00AM–5:00PM
• Friday: 8:00AM–5:00PM
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

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