（Part-time） Dental hygienist job at David A Lester, DDS, PC

Responsibilities

Perform thorough dental cleanings and examinations, including scaling and polishing teeth
Assess patients' oral health and document findings in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventative care
Take digital films using Dexis software
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation review for each patient visit
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and aseptic techniques
Collaborate with the dental team to enhance patient care and comfort

Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off

Expected hours: 8.5 – 25.5 per week

Proven experience in a dental office or clinic setting
Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology
Excellent patient care skills, with the ability to perform patient assessments effectively
Familiarity with infection control standards and practices in a dental setting
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining professionalism

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Patient comfort
Anatomy knowledge
Dental assisting
Dental care patient counseling
Achieving HIPAA compliance
Image acquisition for patient care
Patient assessment
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Dental scaling
HIPAA
Clinic experience
Mid-level
Diagnostic evaluation
Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
Preventive health (patient care)
Dental terminology
Disinfection procedures
Patient care
Dental office experience
Operating medical imaging equipment
Patient interaction
Patient charting
Aseptic technique
Patient treatment
Managing patient records
Registered Dental Hygienist
Health education and counseling