Dental Hygienist

Sonrava Health•Louisville, KY

20d•$50 - $60

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic dental hygienist who builds and maintains positive relationships with patients. The role performs preventive dental procedures and educates patients on oral hygiene, helping them achieve and maintain their best smiles. Duties range from routine cleanings to oral health education, including instruction on appropriate hygiene techniques and counseling about nutrition and its impact on oral health. The dental hygienist partners with the dentist(s) and office team to provide patient care. The organization offers hygiene coaching and mentorship, schedule coordination, career development opportunities across regions and the corporate support team, and support from clinical and operations leadership and corporate departments.

Requirements

Degree or certificate in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
Valid state license.
CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Excellent verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel between locations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oral hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, polishing restorations, and applying preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
Chart and review patient dental histories and update them as necessary; document periodontal health and treatment, and handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Provide assistance as directed by the dentist.
Administer local anesthetics if allowed by the applicable dental practice act.
Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and counsel them about nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Coordinate appointment scheduling with front office staff and work with dentists and support staff to build a recall program.