Dental Hygienist Part-time-Alpharetta

A Smile 4 U•Alpharetta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Main Street Dentistry is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join their team on a part-time basis. This role is crucial in assisting dentists with providing outstanding dental care and educating patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Current Georgia Dental Hygienist License
Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation.
A genuine desire to provide excellent patient care.
Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team and support each other.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and team members effectively.
Meticulous in maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring a clean and organized dental operatory.

Responsibilities

Perform all dental hygiene procedures including routine treatment procedures such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and all related perio procedures.
Support the dentist in developing and implementing individualized dental hygiene procedures for all patients and delivering the patient's education plan.
Complete accurate charting of patients: perio charting and pre-existing.
Work under the supervision of dentist in delivering the patient's education plan.
Assist dentists in the performance of special tests, procedures and complex operations related to patient's dental care.
Any other dental duties and procedures as may be required by the clinic's dental director.
Take accurate notes on the provided treatment and teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients.
Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization, following all OSHA guidelines: act as OSHA coordinator.
Securely store and handle patient charts in compliance with legal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations if applicable.
Complete weekly autoclave testing & monthly supply orders.
Assist in the administration of the recall system: schedule patients recall appointments.