The Dental Hygienist is responsible for assessing patient dental conditions, performing routine cleanings, and delivering direct hygiene care. They also develop individualized care plans and provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during complex treatments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or state licensure/certification in dental hygiene and be certified to provide local anesthesia. CPR certification is also required.
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Job description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Job Duties: Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, periodontal charting and oral cancer screenings; takes patient vital signs as required.
Delivers direct dental hygiene patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, radiographs, application of sealants and fluorides, fabrication of appliances, teeth whitening and related procedures.
Provides local anesthesia to dental hygiene and dental patients as needed.
Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Team Leader or Provider.
You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree or Certificate/Licensure in state you are working Certification to provide local anesthesia in state you are working CPR Required.
Competencies
Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations, policies and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services. Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans. Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients. Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and procedures Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation. Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques. Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures. Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.
Total
Rewards: You’ll be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Health Insurance
Competitive Pay
Career Growth Opportunities
Complimentary Orthodontic Treatments
Employer-paid Pre-tax Health Savings Account
Complimentary Dental Treatments
401K Retirement Plan with Matching
We will also provide the following:
Support you
Professionally: Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients.
Support your
Health &
Well-being: flexible health and insurance options, including employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary dental and orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track.
Life
Balance: Paid time off and holiday pay.
Planning for the future: plan for the future with an industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions. At Rock Dental Brands, we believe that every team member shares the most important job, because whether directly or indirectly, we are all crucial to the patient journey. We are a unified team with a commonly held desire to give patients positive, uplifting experiences that they will want to share with others. Our team members are committed to continuous learning. A valued-voice for both our patients and practices, our clinical teams enjoy a rewarding career, complete with educational and growth opportunities, flexibility and financial stability. We invest in our people to further their knowledge and improve our patients’ experiences. We may be a bit biased, but we think it’s one of the best companies to work for. We truly value our team members. We challenge them daily and celebrate their successes. What really sets us apart from most other jobs is the opportunity to work together as a team, to truly make a difference in our patients’ lives, and to help create smiles that will last a lifetime. We take great pride in our company’s culture because it’s so rich and deeply embedded in everything we do.
