Registered Dental Hygienist

Antoinette Higgins

Pasadena, CA

Part-Time

Job Description

Job Title: Experienced Registered Dental Hygienist - Join Our General Dentistry Practice

Location: Pasadena, California

Job Type: Part-time

Thursdays 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist to join our General Dentistry practice. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will be responsible for conducting initial dental assessments, providing patient education on oral hygiene, and removing deposits from teeth while applying fluoride treatments. You will work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with patients both orally and in writing. Join our team and be part of a group that provides exceptional dental care.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for providing hygiene treatment to patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Patient Management
Review daily schedule with the administrative assistant for hygiene patients
Work with administrative assistant to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
Polish restorations
Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
Take radiographs of patients as prescribed by dentist
Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety
Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients
Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
Check treatment room for cleanliness and make necessary changes
Check and turn on treatment room equipment
Gather and review patient charts for the day
Clean treatment room at the end of the day and turn off equipment
Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatment
Review, select and submit orders for patient education materials for the practice
Submit supply orders to business manager once a month or as necessary
Properly discard all disposable items from each visit
Assemble soiled instruments and place in sterilization area
Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution
Pre-soak soiled instruments in a disinfectant
Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization
Load, activate and vent the sterilization unit according to manufacturer’s directions
Store instruments and trays in appropriate places

Records Management

Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with office policies and procedures and applicable legal requirements, such as HIPAA regulations
Accurately record medical and dental histories
Accurately file patient information
Arrange patient charts
Assist in the administration of the recall system Office Participation
Be an active participant in team meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

Requirements

Education/Experience

Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
Must have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program
Experience providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays
1-3 years of experience in the field
Strong patient education skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
CPR certified
X-Ray License
Familiar with Open Dental Software

Interpersonal

Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about providing exceptional dental care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in our General Dentistry practice. Apply now and become part of our team!