Looking for candidates with 1+ years experience.

Who We Are:

Lakewood Dental Group is private, out of network, general dentistry and family practice delivering premium dental care and exceptional customer service to the people of East Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods. The owners are Dr. Shaun Sigurdson and Dr. Mihir Patel.

Website www.LWdentist.com

Our Practice Mission:

Providing an exceptional patient experience through high quality dental care and first-class customer service
Positively impacting patients’ oral health
Upholding high ethical standards in everything we do and always taking care of people the right way

Our Dental Hygienist position is a vital part of our mission. They not only provide a comforting smile and a personalized greeting to patients that visit our office, but they also impact overall patient satisfaction and retention, in addition to maintaining a strong recall patient base for the practice. Your role as the most common point of clinical contact for our patients is truly important to us.

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist who is ready for the challenge of growing and developing their career alongside our Clinical Team in a dynamic family-oriented culture.

Of course, there are some requirements for all Dental Hygienists:

Provide exceptional customer service by making the patient the #1 priority

Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times

Work well as part of a dental office team, be helpful to coworkers and treat them with respect

Communicate with patients in a courteous manner, using recommended verbiage

Demonstrate and influence a culture of good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient

Take diagnostic quality radiographs, and clear intra-oral photos using an intraoral camera

Input existing dental treatment, perio charting, dental conditions, medical history information, etc. into Open Dental

Clean patients’ teeth (both prophylaxis and scaling and root planning) thoroughly, efficiently, and with a strong attention to detail, and in a compassionate, thoughtful manner

Be able to clearly and concisely educate patients on their gingival health and the reason scaling and root planning is required instead of a prophylaxis

Give oral hygiene instructions and nutritional counseling

Address patient’s questions and/or concerns, and know when to collaborate with the doctors

Call patients who are due for recall appointment to fill your schedule.

Communicate the arrival of a patient and their needs to the clinical staff, as well as notifying the providers of any changes/anticipated issues with the daily schedule

Assist patients in completing new patient health history forms and accurately enter all patient information into the dental software, ensuring that we have the most updated information on file for each patient

Accurately record and document diagnosed treatment plans, case acceptances and arranged treatments; and be prepared to positively present treatment plans adhering to practice protocol

Actively ask existing patients to refer friends and family members to the practice

Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly

Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance

Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations

Maintain a clean and tidy patient reception area and front desk area

Perform other duties as required to support the office, such as helping the clinical team clean operatories, autoclaving instruments, take notes for the doctor during patient exams, schedule appointments, take payments, create insurance claims, etc.

Education/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist License CPR certification Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training

Skills/Abilities: Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills Strong organization, planning and analytical skills Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment Computer proficiency and the ability to learn programs as required Experience with practice management software Open Dental Ability to work late if the schedule dictates it Work environment/Conditions:

Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens Potential of prolonged sitting and standing Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Lakewood Dental Group management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation to be determined based on experience, knowledge and skills.

Benefits: Three medical insurance plans to choose from (non-subsidized) Discounted dental benefits for the employee and dependent children Paid Time Off (PTO) 6 Paid holidays 401(k) with match Hours:

Monday 7:40 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 7:40 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday 7:40 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 7:40 am - 4:30 pm Friday 7:40 am - 1:00 pm We are closed every other Friday

You must be prepared to stay up to 30 minutes after closing to complete all of your duties and get the practice ready for the next day if necessary.

The office offers a full range of services including general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, implant restoration, Invisalign, endodontics, and oral surgery.

We take pride in our family atmosphere and fun work environment!

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys interacting with patients and strangers, someone who feels called to make an impact in people's lives, and someone who is willing to go the extra mile to accomplish a goal. The Ideal candidate is friendly, has good communication skills, hardworking, professional with a positive attitude, and flexible. A people person and team player who possesses great chair-side manners. An individual who will work well under pressure, respects and follows the hierarchy of command and will respect and follow policies and procedures. Must be organized, efficient, and infection control conscious.

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