Dental hygienist (Full-Time) job at Pine Forest Dental

Comprehensive Preventative Care: Perform detailed dental cleanings, including thorough scaling and root planing, to combat and prevent periodontal disease.

Patient Assessments & Diagnostics: Evaluate oral health by reviewing comprehensive medical histories, tracking vital signs, and utilizing proper safety protocols to capture and interpret digital X-rays.

Empowering Education: Deliver tailored oral hygiene instruction and post-treatment guidance to empower patients to maintain their smiles at home.

Clinical Collaboration & Support: Seamlessly transition between traditional hygiene duties and four-handed dentistry setups; provide gentle, specialized care for pediatric patients.

Meticulous Documentation & Compliance: Maintain immaculate electronic medical records (EMR) using Dentrix, while strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and ensuring accurate medical coding/billing reviews.

Sterilization & Safety: Execute rigorous infection control protocols, utilizing precise aseptic techniques and instrument sterilization to keep our team and patients safe.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, plus Life insurance coverage.

Future Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a highly flexible schedule.

Perks & Growth: Tuition reimbursement opportunities to advance your skills, alongside exclusive employee discounts.

Usual Office Hours: (Work schedule will be discussed during the interview)

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Dentrix software for seamless scheduling, patient charting, and administrative billing integration.

Clinical Expertise: Deep understanding of dental anatomy, medical terminology, chairside assisting, and pediatric dentistry adaptation.

Compliance & Administration: Solid familiarity with HIPAA regulations, medical coding standards, and thorough EMR documentation review.

Patient-First Mindset: Outstanding patient interaction skills, with a compassionate, adaptable communication style suited for a diverse patient demographic.