Dental Hygienist

Company: DentalWorks
Location: Columbus
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Calling all Dental Hygienists - Offering a $10k sign-on -bonus with Flexible Days/Hours and a comprehensive benefits package - PTO, Sick, Holiday, Med/Vis/Dental, -and more! - -We are looking for an enthusiastic hygienist who -loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients. -What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love -with a team that supports you -in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? Your primary role is to provide exceptional patient care -while educating patients on the oral-systemic -links. -As a valued member of the family, we will support you, and invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and many other benefits! -We believe in the value of talented people, and we aim to craft an environment that engages you professionally. -We have fantastic full-time and part-time opportunities for talented Hygienists to work with Dr. Xiujun, -who has been at this office for 15 years. If you have these qualities, you'll find our company a great place to further your career. -We welcome Hygienists of all different experience levels, including recent graduates, to join our team. -Here's a few reasons why hygienists love to work with us:

• You are in -Control of your Schedule. As a Hygienist with us, you work with the front office staff on how to best schedule your appointments. We want you to maximize your time with each patient and not feel rushed. In addition, you work with the dentist(s) and support staff in the office to build a robust recall program.
• We support your -Career Development & Growth -with opportunities in our Company across various regions, including our corporate support team.
• We are an established organization with an -Expert -Clinical & Operations Leadership -Team -focused on giving our patients the best experience.
• Offices receive -Corporate Support -from departments including -Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more!What we offer:--- Investment in you and your future--- Opportunity to find your career, not just a job!--- Free CE--- 401k--- Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-Time employees only)--- PTO, Holidays, Floating Personal Days (Full-Time employees only)--- Opportunity for career growth no matter your passion! Clinical, administrative, training - Responsibilities: Essential Functions
  • Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
  • Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
  • Accurately chart each patient's periodontal health
  • Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
  • 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
  • Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
  • Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
  • Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
  • Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
  • Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
  • Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
  • Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
  • Assist in the administration of the recall system
  • Actively participate in team meetings Qualifications: Education
    • Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
    • Minimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
    • Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferredSkills and Abilities
      • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
      • Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
      • Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
      • Ability to manage time efficiently
      • Ability to travel between locations preferred

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