Dental Hygienist - Full TimeSmile Line Dentistry • Antioch, California, United States
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Dental Hygienist - Full Time
Smile Line Dentistry
- Antioch, California, United States
- Antioch, California, United States
About
*Essential Functions:*
* Provide superior patient care and service; make the patient the # 1 priority; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality as well as chair side manner.
* Practice Servant Leadership; lead by example; exercise good team work; have mutual respect for team; partner with team to create an exceptional experience for patient.
* Practice to the standard of care of the State Board of Dentistry; follow rules and regulations of the Dental Practice Act of the applicable state.
* Stay on schedule as much as possible to create “no patient wait time;” help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
* Educate patient on oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services; establish/communicate continued care.
* Follow DentalOne Partners’ Periodontal Protocol which is based on American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines.
* Comply with state and federal laws for chart documentation; follow OSHA guidelines on PPE and use standard precautions.
* Verify patient health history (review basic health status, medications; understand impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient’s chart.
* Thoroughly and efficiently perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to exposing/processing/evaluating diagnostic X-rays, reviewing medical histories and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, associated adjunctive therapy and co-assessing treatments with doctor.
* Complete periodontal charting per guidelines.
* Manage financial responsibilities/Hygiene scorecard.
* Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
* Accountability for successful performance of all job functions.
* Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws:
* Place locally applied antimicrobials
* Place sealants/perform polishing (certification necessary if required by state)
* Use intraoral camera
* Screen for Oral Cancer
* Take and record patient’s blood pressure accurately
* Offer fluoride treatment to all patients
* Perform routine dental prophylaxis for periodontally healthy patients
* Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing)
* Administer local anesthesia
* Maintain accurate and legible notes in patient’s chart
*Non Essential Functions:*
* Clean and prepare operatory per guidelines prior to patient appointment
* Sterilize equipment and operatories per OSHA guidelines
* Follow all OSHA and BBP (Blood borne Pathogen) federal guidelines
*Qualifications:*
*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*
* Skills/Abilities:
* Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
* Professionalism in all aspects of job
* Good grooming and professional image
* Superior team work skills; strong ability to work well with others
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
* Good computer/dental software skills
* Good manual dexterity
* Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment'
* 'COVID-19 Precaution(s):
* *Remote interview process*
* Personal protective equipment provided or required
* Plastic shield at work stations
* Temperature screenings
* Social distancing guidelines in place
* Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in placeClinical Setting:
* General Dentistry
Work Remotely
* No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
* Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
* People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
* Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
* Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
* Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
* Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
* Antioch, CA 94509 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Antioch, CA 94509: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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