What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Specialist position at Sunnybrook Dentistry & Braces - a Benevis company?
Company Overview
Sunnybrook Dentistry & Braces - a Benevis company is dedicated to providing quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Our mission is to create happy, healthy smiles through excellent patient service.
Salary Information
We offer competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits to our team members. The salary range for this position is $45-$55 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Additional $3-$5 more in Production/hour pay is also available.
Job Description
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides quality dental care by performing procedures such as scaling, x-rays, and fluoride application under the supervision of a dentist. This role emphasizes patient education on oral hygiene and delivering compassionate care while promoting a positive image in the community.
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.
Salary : $3 - $5
