Job Description
Overview:
Loving Family Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Fountain Hills, AZ! Our practice is committed to continuous and patient-oriented excellence and quality improvement. We believe in developing and continually improving a strong team culture with a team-centered work environment that benefits all team members and patients. Because of our commitment to our patients, all positions within Loving Family Dental require that the team member arrive promptly on time; however, it also requires that the team member be flexible to accommodate occasional delays in the daily patient schedule, team meetings, and other responsibilities deemed necessary.
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for working with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of patients. This person reflects professionalism and is a role model of quality and appearance. This person is also patient service and team-oriented. She/He constantly strives to improve in all areas. If you're passionate about oral health and are excited about creating positive patient experiences, we hope to hear from you!
Schedule
Full-time
Office hours
Monday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience
Bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Referral Bonus Program
Free CE courses
Qualifications
Must hold a valid AZ Hygiene license
Prior hands-on Hygienist experience is highly preferred
Laser and Local Anesthetic certifications are ideal
Familiarity with Dentrix is a plus
Responsibilities
Leadership
Demonstrate positive behaviors in the values of Loving Family Dental
Attend team meetings
Is a representative of the office, modeling the values, beliefs, behavior, and communication embraced by Loving Family Dental
Clinical Skills
Perform treatment as indicated; address the patient’s dental hygiene needs
Patient screening procedures such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing medical history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, monitoring vital signs as well as Epworth screening.
Assist in sterilization
Use an Intraoral camera on every patient
Identify unacceptable oral problems; does not diagnose or present solutions
Provide patient education on the problems and the consequences of those problems if left untreated
Takes quality radiographs
Applying preventive materials (e.g., placing sealants and applying fluoride)
Taking quality impressions as necessary
Ability to accurately chart existing restorations
Ability to accurately chart treatment diagnosed and recommended by the dentist
Comply with OSHA and use universal precautions at all times
Effectively manage their schedule, alerting the front office to any changes and potential delays in the schedule
Assists with sterilization processes and ensures consistent monitoring throughout the day
Provides support to other hygiene team members during downtime, if applicable
Complete daily responsibilities such as stocking rooms, hygiene trays, etc
Any other tasks as assigned
Patient Satisfaction
Greet and seat patients in a timely manner
Build upon the existing relationship with the patient
Provide comfortable treatment procedures
Ability to create a positive rapport with each patient
Have good communication skills. Speaks clearly and distinctly with patients, doctors, and other team members
Ability to stay on time. Plans beyond the immediate requirements of the task at hand. Has the ability to anticipate what needs to happen next
Documentation
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all patient forms, charting, etc.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the S.O.A.P method.
Review the medical history of each patient
Ability to give OHI
Documentation for each specialty referral, procedure diagnosed, and/or types of procedure recommended
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Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,