Dental Hygienist

Job Responsibilities

• Gathering patient information and health background
• Pulling up patient dental and relevant medical history to refer to during examination
• Preparing patients for dentist
• Providing patient care and support
• Cleaning patient teeth to remove plaque
• Examining gums for infections or gum disease
• Examining mouth for gingivitis or other oral diseases
• Polishing teeth, flossing, and brushing
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
• Preparing the work area for procedures
• Educating patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Preparing patient and equipment for X-Rays
• Taking X-Rays and following all safety procedures as required
• Updating patient records and examination notes
• Stocking hygiene treatment areas and monitoring inventory

Dental Hygienist Requirements and Qualifications

• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
• Compassionate and caring of patients
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment
• Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
• Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures
• Degree in dental hygiene from a school accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association
• Licensed to practice in state
• X-Ray Certification: Meet all local and state requirements to operate radiography equipment
• Understanding of standard practices and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Computer skills

Dental Assistant

We offer a friendly caring work atmosphere, a four-day work week and competitive pay and benefits. X-Ray Certification is required.

Primary Job Duties Include

• Assist with Dental treatments as instructed
• Take and record dental histories and patient records
• Prepare instruments; clean treatment areas; sterilize equipment
• Responsible for patient flow, keeping treatment rooms neat and organized
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to project a positive, warm and professional image in person and on the phone
• Strong Organizational and administrative skills – you see what needs to be done and do it.
• Must be articulate and service-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative and anticipate needs of others
• Reliable and prompt
• Works well in a team, with enthusiasm, and joyful consideration of others

Treatment Coordinator

We are in search of a Patient Coordinator to join our amazing team! Our ideal candidate works well in a team, demonstrates excellent customer service, excels at clear patient communication, is able to prioritize tasks and is interested in long term growth within the practice.

Primary Job Duties Include

• Reviewing necessary treatment plans and consent forms with patients
• Collecting payments
• Answering the phone
• Scheduling preventative and operative appointments
• Following up with patients regarding treatment or appointment needs