Hygienist

OrthoDent; Crockett (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A dental care provider in Crockett, Texas, is seeking a Hygienist to provide exceptional patient care and education on oral health. The Hygienist will perform essential duties such as patient screenings, preventive treatments, and effective use of dental software. This position requires a valid Dental Hygiene Certification and strong customer service skills. The role involves collaborating closely with the Dentist and clinical staff to deliver optimal health outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• Valid Dental Hygiene Certification is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide excellent patient care.
• Experience with dental software and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service with patients as the #1 priority.
• Conduct patient screening procedures including health history and oral cancer screenings.
• Take and develop dental radiographs as required.

Skills

Customer service

Oral hygiene education

Patient screening

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Position title:

Hygienist for 3 days a Week

Purpose:

The Hygienist is responsible for the oral health needs of the patients, working together with the Dentist and clinical staff to meet those needs. The Hygienist focuses on prevention and education for patients’ optimum health.

Essential Functions:

• Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with staff, timely and successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions
• Provides patient screening procedures including assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Takes and develops dental radiographs as necessary
• Removes calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applies preventive materials to the teeth, including sealants and fluorides
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, including tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling
• Makes impressions of patients' teeth
• Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary
• Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll
• Completes documentation in patients’ files and related clerical tasks
• Completes continuing education as required by office; monitors so that certifications do not expire
• Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary
• Travels as necessary for business related functions and training

Nonessential functions:

• Makes follow up calls for patients to check on applicable conditions
• Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.