（Part-time） Registered Dental Hygienist job at Creative Smiles

Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Conduct oral cancer screenings
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
- Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile working environment
- Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant information in electronic health record systems such as Open Dental
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient and effective patient care

Skills:

- Excellent knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and practices
- Proficiency in using dental software systems such as Dentrix or Open Dental for scheduling, charting, and billing purposes
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and explain treatment plans
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation of patient records and treatment plans
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
- Knowledge of medical coding for dental procedures

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Very flexible schedule, PICK THE DAYS YOU WANT TO WORK! 8 hour shifts, NO weekends.

Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Conduct oral cancer screenings
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
- Assist the dentist during procedures and maintain a sterile working environment
- Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant information in electronic health record systems such as Open Dental
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient and effective patient care

Skills:

- Excellent knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and practices
- Proficiency in using dental software systems such as Dentrix or Open Dental for scheduling, charting, and billing purposes
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and explain treatment plans
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation of patient records and treatment plans
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
- Knowledge of medical coding for dental procedures

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.