What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Spencer Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Dental Hygienist Role Overview
The Dental Hygienist plays a vital role in delivering high-quality dental care and support under the supervision of a dentist. This position involves providing direct patient care, educating patients on oral hygiene, and ensuring a positive experience for families in a compassionate environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Provide 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
- 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
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
- Hygienist Continuing Education - Hygienists who have completed one year of employment may seek reimbursement for continuing education courses up to $250 per year or maximum of $500 during a two-year period for full-time Hygienists
- Company provided certification trainings - These certifications include CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.
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.
Salary : $250 - $500
