What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Premier Dental?
Overview
Premier Dental has an opening for a Registered Dental Hygienist in Omaha, NE. We are looking for someone who is excited about using the latest & most up-to-date technology and is passionate about sharing their knowledge about oral health! In exchange, you will work with a large & FUN hygiene team made up of a dedicated Hygiene Coordinator, Hygiene Assistants, and a team of 50 professionals to assist you! This kind of support means our hygienists can focus on their patient's health while knowing the support team is keeping their schedules full and tending to all other aspects of a patient's visit. All of our hygienists have a competitive earning potential with wage-plus incentives and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, PTO, and 401k with a match. We also offer tuition reimbursement for new graduates!
Premier Dental is a family-owned 25-operatory practice located in southwest Omaha. Our location is a standout in the community, not only for its large and beautiful building but also for the services provided under one roof ... family, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry! We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes personal & professional growth in a positive and fun atmosphere. Voted Best of Omaha & Omaha Choice Awards!
Learn more about us at www.premiersmile.com
Responsibilities
- Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality, as well as chair-side manners
- Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
- Perform a wellness scan with an Itero
- Perform bacteria reduction with an initiated and uninitiated laser tip (training provided if certification not already held)
- Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time; help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patients; be present, engaged, and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, health, disease, procedures, and services; establish/communicate continued care.
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth, such as fluorides and sealants
- Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patients chart.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws:
- Screen for Oral Cancer
- Take and record patients' blood pressure accurately
- Maintain accurate and legible notes in patients' chart
- Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
Qualifications
- Registered Dental Hygienist with a current NE license
- Current CPR Certification
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Close attention to detail
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage time in a busy environment
- Thrives in a team-based environment
Contact Karla Stocker at karla@premiersmile.com
Office: (402) 330-6757, Cell: (402) 659-1626
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