It appears that most hygienist want to do 2-3days at an office so I'm open to having a 1-2 PT RDHs.
Summary: The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing preventive and periodontal-based dental treatment. Is an integral component of managing a patient’s oral care by gathering accurate information to properly treat the patient. The hygienist is to be a positive influencer through education based on the profession’s standards and being a compassionate liaison to the patient while upholding the company’s mission and vision. He/she is goal oriented and self-motivated that is highly driven.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to take quality radiographs, able to use an intra-oral camera and electronic records.
Provide quality patient service by delivering thorough patient care, effective communication and personal attention in a gentle and caring manner.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene for their category of periodontal conditions.
Able to aggressively assess and plan appropriate dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, debridement, periodontal maintenance and adjunct services.
Complete dental hygiene procedures utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill.
Conduct a general oral health screening including relevant medical history for each patient and communicate findings to the Dentist. In addition, preheat patient on possible treatment based on treatment plan for predictability outlined by doctor.
Provide accurate and concise patient record charting and complete database information to allow the Dentist to determine the appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
Provide topical anesthetic and nitrous oxide monitoring to patients under general supervision by the Dentist.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.
Responsible for personal professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
Set-up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and office guidelines.
Accurate and timely reporting of all procedures complete with proper documentation in the patient management system program.
Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards.
Adhere to confidentiality, State, Federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regard to patients’ records.
Communicate effectively and develop a strong working relationship with the Dentist and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors.
Support business goals by utilizing schedules effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives.
Follow and demonstrate commitment to the company’s policies, professional expectations, clinical service excellence, and outstanding patient service.
