Dental Hygienist

Dental Office•Beaverton, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Murray Scholls Family Dental has an opening for a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team in Beaverton, OR. The ideal candidate will be friendly, energetic, and motivated to provide excellent patient care. Education is a must, and Dentrix software experience is a plus. We are looking for a team player with exceptional attention to detail. Our successful practice has three great doctors, a wonderful staff, and outstanding patients. We are well-established, fun, up-to-date, and located in a busy area with lots of growth. We have amazing team dynamics and highly skilled doctors. Come join your forever office! We have hundreds of positive 5-star reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Learn more about us at www.murrayschollsfamilydental.com

Requirements

Valid Dental Hygienist License
Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene
Certification in Radiology and other duties as required by the state practice act
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Dentrix software experience is a plus
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Versed in Dentrix is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality, as well as chair-side manner
Take radiographs of patients using dental radiographic equipment
Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time; help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patients; be present, engaged, and 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.
Applying preventive materials to the teeth, such as fluorides and sealants
Verify patient health history and document appropriately in the patient's chart
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws: Screen for Oral Cancer
Take and record patients’ blood pressure accurately
Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays
Maintain accurate and legible notes in the patient chart
Assist with other office duties as requested or needed