Primary Duties
Including but not limited to:
- Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures,
- Including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
- Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
- Takes patient vital signs
- Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
- Takes, develops and mounts radiographs
- Traces radiographs required for corrective treatment
- Applies sealants and fluorides
- Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
- Record Keeping
- Documents patient dental history or chief complaint
- Records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff
- Documents lab procedures and ensuring follow up on results
- Teaches clients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments
- Customer Service
- Ensure clinic cleanliness
- Actively manage patient inquiries and complaints
- Manage and oversee patient engagement process and function
- Adhere to all HIPAA regulations
- General customer service functions
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Previous dental hygiene experience preferred but not required
- Current and active Nebraska Licensure
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong client service ability
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
- Self-motivated, well organized and detail oriented
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Discretion and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our patient focused employee team
Compensation Details
$35.00 to $45.00 per hour depending on experience and other factors
4 day work week! No Friday's or Weekends!
Full-time or part-time available
How to Apply
Send coverletter and resume to tom@dentalwellnesscenter.biz