What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Pleasant Plains Dental?
Job Description
Patient care is our top priority at Pleasant Plains Dental, where we strive to deliver exceptional customer service and a great patient experience.
We have been recognized as the Best Dentist Office in Union County for two consecutive years.
Responsibilities
- Perform licensed hygiene procedures as directed by the dentist
- Educate patients about oral hygiene, health, disease, and procedures offered
- Verify and document patient health history
- Expose and evaluate diagnostic x-rays
- Take and record blood pressure
- Provide adult and child prophylaxis
- Administer non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Co-assess possible restorative treatments with the doctor
Requirements
- Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school
- Annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control training
- Experience with dental software
Benefits
- Health and dental benefits
- Long- and short-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- Holiday pay
- Paid time off
- CEs offered at no charge
- Positive work environment
- Hygiene culture coaching
