Dental Hygienist

Help Patients Love Their Smiles – Dental Hygienist Opportunity Mission: Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS. ICARE Values: The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment. Community: Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Pay $80,000~$90,000 per year Employment Type Full-time Requirements Basic life support Dentrix Driver’s license General Dentistry Licensed dental hygienist Local Anesthesia Certification Nitrous Oxide Certification X-ray / Radiography Certification

• Performs clinical examination of teeth and surrounding tissues and records findings and treatment plan in electronic dental record.
• Removes hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth.
• Applies fluoride varnish. Applies pit and fissure sealant
• Provides patient instruction and counseling regarding oral hygiene and proper nutrition and dietary issues.
• Exposes radiographs and files in digital patient database.
• Consistently performs correct periodontal charting, and gives correct recommendations and treatment plans to periodontal patients.
• Performs duties of expanded duty dental assistant when required.
• Ensures work area is kept safe, clean and well organized with an adequate amount of supplies.

Job Description Under the general clinical supervision of the assigned dentist the dental hygienist provides support to facilitate the assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, and treatment of patients at New Horizon Family Dental Care. Additionally the dental hygienist assists in the supervision of dental hygiene students rotating at the dental office.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

Performs clinical examination of teeth and surrounding tissues and records findings and treatment plan in electronic dental record. Removes hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth. Applies fluoride varnish. Applies pit and fissure sealant Provides patient instruction and counseling regarding oral hygiene and proper nutrition and dietary issues. Exposes radiographs and files in digital patient database. Consistently performs correct periodontal charting, and gives correct recommendations and treatment plans to periodontal patients. Performs duties of expanded duty dental assistant when required. Ensures work area is kept safe, clean and well organized with an adequate amount of supplies. Maintains a cooperative and professional working environment with co-workers and patients. Abides by all OSHA, EPA and HIPAA regulations. Benefits Bonus pay Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Signing bonus Travel reimbursement Vision insurance New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:. Vacation plus holidays and sick leave Optional Benefits which include: Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment Continuing education courses through SC AHEC Jobley Bonus: $180 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley) Shift & Schedule Monday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 5pm Tuesday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 6pm Wednesday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 5pm Thursday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 6pm Friday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm About the Practice Name: New Horizon Family Health Services Location: 1 Memorial Medical Dr, Greenville, SC 29605 New Horizon Family Health Services