Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

About

• Work together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of the patient.
• Provide a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.
• Handles a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations.
• These duties range in complexity and skill, and all aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, doctors, dental assistants, and other dental office team members.

Responsibilities

• GBT Guided Biofilm Therapy equipment operation may be required.
• Provide oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
• Apply fluoride and protective sealants.
• Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
• Provide nutritional counseling and self-care programs to prevent disease.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Uphold office policy including HIPAA & OSHA.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Order and keep track of inventory as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a medical/clinical environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, x-rays, and phones.
• This job operates in a well-lighted, sterile environment.
• Employees must wear gloves, masks, protective eye wear, and clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious disease.

Physical Demands

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand and/or sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.