Job Overview
Loving Family Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, possess advanced clinical abilities, and be committed to providing exceptional patient care. This role requires a professional who can uphold the values of Loving Family Dental while delivering high-quality dental hygiene services.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Demonstrate positive behaviors that reflect the values of Loving Family Dental.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
- Serve as a representative of the office, modeling the values, beliefs, behavior, and communication embraced by Loving Family Dental.
Clinical Skills
- Perform treatments as indicated, addressing patients' dental hygiene needs.
- Conduct patient screening procedures including:
- Oral health assessment
- Medical history review
- Oral cancer screening
- Head and neck inspection
- Monitoring vital signs
- Epworth screening
- Assist in sterilization processes and ensure consistent monitoring throughout the day.
- Use intraoral cameras on every patient to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
- Identify unacceptable oral problems (without diagnosing or presenting solutions); educate patients on consequences if left untreated.
- Take quality radiographs and impressions as necessary.
- Apply preventive materials such as sealants and fluoride treatments.
- Accurately chart existing restorations and treatments diagnosed/recommended by the dentist.
- Comply with OSHA regulations and use universal precautions at all times.
- Effectively manage schedule and alert the front office to changes or delays.
- Provide support to other hygiene team members during downtime.
- Complete daily responsibilities such as stocking rooms and hygiene trays.
Patient Satisfaction
- Greet and seat patients in a timely manner to ensure smooth workflow.
- Build upon existing patient relationships to foster trust and comfort.
- Deliver comfortable treatment procedures tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Create positive rapport with patients through excellent communication skills.
- Maintain punctuality by planning ahead and anticipating future needs.
Documentation
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of all patient forms and charting systems.
- Effectively utilize the S.O.A.P. method for documentation.
- Review medical history with each patient prior to treatment.
- Provide Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI) as needed.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation for specialty referrals or procedures diagnosed/recommended.
Compensation
- Salary:
50 – 55 per hour
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; production incentives
Qualifications
- Local anesthetic certification required
- Proficiency with laser technology is a plus
- Preference for candidates proficient in Dentrix software
