What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at David E Thome DDS PLLC?
We are seeking a positive, motivated and team-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist at our Caldwell Pediatric Dentistry office in Lenoir, NC.
**Part Time Opportunity**
Job Summary:
The duties of a Dental Hygienist are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental field. The ideal dental hygienist candidate will provide quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist using established dental hygiene procedures while assisting other staff in a variety of patient care and clinical duties.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
- Frequent and thorough schedule review to ensure patients are seen on-time as scheduled.
- Invitingly welcoming patients into the treatment area.
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Appointment que next hygiene visit prior to escorting patients to the front.
- Review treatment needed and answer any questions prior to walking up patients.
- Create treatment plans and label order of treatment.
- Perform routine dental cleanings and assist in the performance of more complicated surgical procedures.
- Accurately review charts the day before the patient arrives.
- Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compile lists for inventory control and ordering purposes.
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). - Setup Hygiene or Op room prior to patient arriving.
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (if certified).
- Assisting with extractions, sealants, fillings, and pulp therapy procedures.
- Monitoring nitrous oxide (if certified).
- Coronal Polishing necessary patients (if certified).
- Applying fluoride.
- Root planting
- Taking initiative with any additional responsibilities the Office Coordinator may assign.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Review oral hygiene instructions with patient/parents.
- Assist doctor with operative treatment and hospital cases when scheduled in OP/OR.
- Maintain care of units (flush lines, fill H20 bottles, place tablet in H20, change traps).
- Creating T bands, hygiene patient bags, and extraction bags.
- Scale when necessary.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED certificate.
- Successful completion of a dental hygienist licensing program as per state guidelines.
- Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist along with scaling and root planting experience.
- Additional certification or training is an asset.
- Open Dental Experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Understanding of health & safety regulations.
- Strong knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
The ability to effectively work as a team member, function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative, be flexible to shift priorities, maintain patient confidentiality and establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships is required.
What's in it for you?
We are proud to offer medical and dental coverage, vacation, paid holidays, growth opportunities and a positive work environment in a stable growing company!
