Part time Dental Hygienist

Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Part-Time Dental Hygienist, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and promoting oral health. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, patient-focused environment, providing preventive dental services and supporting overall wellness. As a key member of our team, you’ll combine clinical skills with compassionate communication to ensure every patient feels comfortable and cared for during their visit.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing, to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Ability to administer local anesthesia (or willingness to obtain certification) preferred/required
• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories, vital signs, and current dental conditions.
• Take and develop dental radiographs while maintaining proper infection control protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options tailored to pediatric dentistry when applicable.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques for efficiency and patient comfort.
• Review and update medical records accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Dentrix Ascend.
• Ensure aseptic techniques are followed diligently to maintain a sterile environment and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Document treatment details precisely, including medical coding and documentation review for billing accuracy.
• Monitor patient comfort throughout procedures, providing chairside assistance with dental terminology knowledge and patient care skills.
• Previous experience working as a Dental Hygienist in a general setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and HIPAA compliance is essential.
• Experience with medical records management, documentation review, and medical coding will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to perform chairside assisting with professionalism and compassion in a fast-paced environment.
• Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your career in a supportive and energetic environment!

Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour

Work Location: In person