What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Caregiver position at Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team at Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional oral health care to patients, primarily children.
Our team is dedicated to creating happy, healthy smiles through providing high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. We are looking for a talented individual who shares our passion for delivering excellent patient care and promoting a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Perform direct patient services including scaling, x-rays, and fluoride application under the general supervision of a dentist
- Provide excellent customer service by looking for opportunities to offer same-day care
- Educate patients and parents in oral hygiene instruction
- Assess the dental condition and needs of patients and review patients' medical history
- Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards
- Guide parents and patients through our entire treatment process
- Assist with dental and perio charting when necessary
- Take x-rays and save into patient charts when necessary
- Provide memorable patient experiences by showing compassion for our patients and parents
Requirements:
- Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in good standing
- Experience is great, but not always required
- Speak another language? That may be very helpful here.
