Registered Dental Hygienist

Schmitt Dental; Clarksville (TN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

401K

Descripción de la vacante

Schmitt Dental is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who excels at building lasting patient relationships and delivering exceptional care. You will work as a clinical hygiene provider following the latest guidelines by leading dental associations.

The role emphasizes patient-centric service, thorough periodontal assessment, and adherence to HIPPA/OSHA standards, with a focus on collaborative teamwork and professional growth.

Formación

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene (required).
• Active Dental Hygiene License (required).
• CRP Certification (CRP-BLS)
• Anesthesia certification (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Commitment to excellent customer service and communication.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Provide patient care based on current guidelines from the American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA.
• Follow HIPPA and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions as applicable by state law.
• Review and update medical history at every visit and record blood pressure.
• Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs and intraoral photos/scans.
• Complete full periodontal assessment on every patient, every visit.
• Review treatment with doctor and educate patients on needs.
• Perform routine dental prophylaxis for healthy patients.
• Perform non-surgical periodontal therapy and adjunctive therapy as allowed by state rules.
• Administer local anesthesia and monitor Nitrous Oxide as allowed by state boards.
• Screen for oral cancer.
• Identify caries risk and apply fluoride/sealants as needed.
• Maintain and complete accurate chart notes.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare operatory per OSHA guidelines.
• Assist in administrative tasks to maintain hygiene schedule.

Conocimientos

Customer service & communication

Time management

Educación

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Active Dental Hygiene License

CRP Certification (CRP-BLS)

Anesthesia certification (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

JOB TITLE: Dental Hygienist

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist that loves building long lasting, healthy relationships with patients, with a can-do attitude and proactive nature. As a Dental Hygienist you will a valued clinical provider that advocates for patients and provides exceptional patient care through the most current guidelines by the American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA. Our practice is committed to exceptional patient care where the entire team is patient-centric.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commitment to excellent customer service and communication
• Exceptional time management skills
• Provide patient care based on most current guidelines provided by the American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines- specifically related to periodontal disease, radiographs, standard of care.
• Follow all HIPPA and OSHA guidelines
• Be comfortable with thoroughly, efficiently performing clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to, as applicable by practice and or state law:
• Review and update medical history at every visit, record patient's blood pressure, and ensure all appropriate consent forms are signed prior to treatment
• Expose and evaluate diagnostic radiographs, intraoral photos/scans
• Complete a full periodontal assessment on every patient, every visit
  • Review treatment with doctor and educate each patient on treatment needs
  • Perform routine dental prophylaxis for periodontally healthy patients
  • Perform Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing) and provide associated adjunctive therapy including antimicrobials, antibiotics on periodontally compromised patients (as allowable by State Board/Certification)
  • Administer local anesthesia, monitor/provide Nitrous Oxide (as allowable by state Board of Dentistry and certification)
  • Screen for Oral Cancer
  • Identify caries risk level for patients and offer fluoride/sealants, as clinically needed
  • Maintain and complete accurate chart notes
  • Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare operatory per OSHA guidelines
  • Assist in administrative responsibilities to maintain productive hygiene schedule

Requirements (Education/Certifications):

• Associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene
• Active Dental Hygiene License
• CRP Certification (CRP-BLS)
• Anesthesia certification (preferred)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vison, Life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401K
• Relocation Assistance
• Strong culture of patient care and experience

Location

Rudolphtown

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

This position is currently accepting applications.