Dental Hygienist Job in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

(Job ID: 537164)

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We have outgrown our schedule and need a full time Hygienist for our team! Schedule: Tue through Fri 7:30-5pm Important Details: 😄 Competitive pay with monthly bonus 😄 32 hours of PTO at your 1 year anniversary 😄 A supportive team centered work environment 😄 Charmin toilet paper for staff and patients, along with a supply of emergency tampons 😄 4 weeks of vacation time. 2 are paid during the Rutherford County Schools fall and spring breaks. We also close the week of Christmas and a week in the summer. 😄 A culture that would make any office proud! 😄 Embroidered scrub set every 6 months 😄 401K with match 😄 Paid holidays 😄 A cupboard stocked full of snacks and a Nespresso machine to help your pep Are you people loving and organized? Do you want to grow and learn as a hygienist and provide a higher level of care? Do you want to be treated like a true provider with a Dr that firmly backs your expertise? Then Major Smiles will be a perfect fit! At Major Smiles we strive to provide a compassionate experience that our patients WANT to give a google review about! We are searching for a unicorn who has these attributes: ● Friendly, reliable and outgoing team player who has excellent communication skills ● Ability to “see” the schedule and curate a day that creates harmony ● Organized and able to chart prep and see possible needs or issues for the patient ● Honesty, compassion, confidence, and passion for dentistry are a must The Dental Hygienist is responsible for patient data collection and documentation, patient education, and the delivery of preventive and periodontal dental treatment as part of the dentist-directed oral hygiene team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Ability to take digital X-rays, use intra-oral camera and nomad ● Provide quality patient service by delivering thorough patient care, effective communication and personal attention in a gentle and caring manner. ● Assess and plan appropriate dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, SRP, debridement, periodontal maintenance and adjunct services. ● Complete dental hygiene procedures utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill, and with little patient discomfort ● Conduct a general oral health screening including relevant medical history for each patient and communicate findings to the Dentist. ● Provide accurate and concise patient record charting and complete database information to allow the Dentist to determine the appropriate treatment plan for the patient. ● Provide topical anesthetic and administer nitrous oxide to patients under general supervision by the Dentist. ● Educate patients on proper oral hygiene. ● Responsible for individual professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. ● Set-up and prepare dental hygiene equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and office guidelines. ● Accurate and timely reporting of all procedures complete with proper documentation in the patient management system program. ● Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards. ● Adhere to confidentiality, State, Federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regard to patients' records. ● Communicate effectively and develop a strong working relationship with the Dentist and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors. ● Support business goals by utilizing schedules effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives. ● Follow and demonstrate commitment to Major Smiles policies, professional expectations, clinical service excellence, and outstanding patient service. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: ● Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene required. ● Registered Dental Hygiene licensure in Tennessee is required. ● Current CPR certification required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: ● Knowledge of Federal, State and clinic regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental services. ● Ability to operate standard dental equipment including Cavitron, X-ray, Dental Chair and Unit, Sterilizers, Hand Scalers, Curettes and handpieces. ● Strong patient care skills. ● Able to multitask and handle multiple business and workplace changes that may arise. ● Able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing. ● Able to work well on a team and independently. ● Able to perform work with attention to detail. ● Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients and co-workers. ● Ability to respond professionally in stressful situations. ● Possess critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.