ID: 550079
NationalDental Hygienist Job Posting
Confidential Employer

Description

Dental Group of Lubbock is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team of professionals. Our office is equipped with the latest dental technology, making appointments a breeze for both our Hygienists and our patients. If you're passionate about oral health and excited about making a positive impact on patient experiences, we hope to hear from you!

** Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus! **

Schedule

• Open to full or part-time opportunities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k) options
• Occasional team bonding events

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth

• Take and develop dental X-rays

• Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal assessments
  
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral health care instructions

• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed

• Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile working environment

• Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant information in electronic dental records systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft)

• Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality

• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to maintain a safe and clean dental environment

Qualifications

• Valid state Dental Hygiene license
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Radiology certification
• Proficiency in medical terminology and knowledge of dental anatomy

• Familiarity with aseptic technique and infection control procedures

• Experience with medical imaging equipment and techniques

• Strong patient assessment skills to identify oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans

• Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral health care practices

• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals

Skills

• Proficient in using Open Dental for managing patient records and scheduling appointments
  
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and data security

• Competent in medical documentation to accurately record patient information and treatment plans

• Understanding of infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile dental environment

• Familiarity with dental imaging techniques for capturing high-quality radiographs

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.