Role Overview: As a Dental Hygienist, you will be an essential member of the patient care team, providing top-quality dental hygiene services and patient advocacy.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional preventive dental care and education to patients.
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, patient screenings, and medical history documentation.
- Utilize digital x-rays, scanners, and other dental technology to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain compliance with safety and health standards, including CPR certification.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Active dental hygienist license and relevant educational qualifications.
- Knowledge of dental procedures, patient screening, and medical history documentation.
- Experience with dental technology (preferred but not required for new graduates).
- Strong communication, clinical, and patient management skills.
- Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting up to 45 pounds and prolonged sitting or standing.
Key Duties:
- Provide patient education and preventive care.
- Support the clinical team with dental procedures and patient management.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
- Contribute to a collaborative, community-focused practice environment.