Registered Dental Hygienist

Part-Time Dental Hygienist – Flexible Schedule

Happy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a part-time dental hygienist to join our friendly pediatric team!

Position Details:

• Start with 1–2 days per week
• Flexible hours available
• Sundays and/or evening shifts are an option
• Fun, family-oriented pediatric office environment

If you enjoy working with children and want a flexible schedule, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (medical imaging) using digital systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions to promote lifelong oral health.
• Assist the dentist during various procedures with chairside assisting, ensuring aseptic technique and infection control protocols are strictly followed.
• Review medical records and documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance with HIPAA regulations, and proper medical coding for billing purposes.
• Monitor patient comfort throughout procedures, providing compassionate care tailored to pediatric dentistry and general dentistry needs.
• Maintain sterilization standards, infection control procedures, and proper handling of dental instruments in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Manage patient records efficiently, ensuring all documentation review is thorough and up-to-date within our EMR systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft.
• Support the dental team by performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating patient information.

Skills

• Proficiency with dental software such as Eaglesoft and Dentrix for scheduling, record keeping, and imaging management.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry is highly desirable to effectively care for young patients in a friendly manner.
• Ability to perform four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during procedures.
• Excellent patient care skills with a focus on patient assessment, education, and comfort.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, vital signs measurement, medical imaging techniques, and documentation review processes.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
• Previous experience in a dental office or clinic setting involving dental assisting duties is preferred.
• Ability to accurately perform medical coding related to dental procedures for billing purposes. Join us in creating healthier smiles through energetic teamwork! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing top-tier patient care in a vibrant environment that values your expertise and dedication.

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location: In person