What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Health Specialist position at Westport Dental Care?
Job Overview
Westport Dental Care is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a key member of our patient care team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional oral healthcare services to our patients.
Company Overview
We are a dental support organization with a mission to support dentists and their teams in delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. Our office is unique to the community and the patients we serve, and we are committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional patient care and support while working in a collaborative environment.
- Emphasize professional autonomy, ongoing education, and comprehensive patient advocacy.
- Support the delivery of high-quality dental care and experiences to our patients.
Requirements
- Current dental hygienist license in North Carolina and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required).
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation.
- CPR Certification.
Preferred Experience
- 3 plus years of clinical experience is preferred.
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems.
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet the needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health.
