What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Care Specialist position at Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Company Overview:
Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company is committed to creating happy, healthy smiles in the communities we serve. With over 3000 employees across the country, we believe every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Quarterly bonuses based on Office performance
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off , company holidays and much more
Job Description:
Role Summary:
As a Registered Dental Hygienist at Kansas Youth Dental & Braces - a Benevis company, you will deliver direct dental care, educate patients on oral hygiene, and ensure excellent customer service in a compassionate environment.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Deliver direct patient care to patients, including scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, and related procedures, 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
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 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
Key Characteristics:
- Teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation
- Passion for improving dental health and creating happy smiles
