Dental Hygienist | Full Time + Full Benefits

Secure Dental•Hammond, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist at Secure Dental is a key member of the team, working closely with our dentists to ensure a dynamic and memorable patient experience. This role is responsible for the delivery of exceptional dental care through conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, and educating patients on oral health and preventative care. The Dental Hygienist is the patient’s advocate throughout their dental experience, providing meaningful patient feedback with compassion. We are Secure Dental, a practice focused on providing advanced dental services with state of the art equipment and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to transform our patients' lifestyle through personalized and remarkable dental care. We are accountable and disciplined in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are aligned, productive, transparent, and results oriented.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
RDH Stat License
X-ray Certification
CPR & First Aid Certification
Knowledge of dental practices
Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office
Ability to use Cavitron
Strong patient service along with the ability to develop excellent patient relationships
Ability to communicate and work with all team members across multiple levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to maintain state requirements

Nice To Haves

Accountable and coachable to learn the Secure Dental way of delivering dental care

Responsibilities

Record treatment information in the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the treatment plan, and schedule next appointment
Record evaluation of periodontal conditions, occlusal relations and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments
Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Guide patients through their dental work process
Ensure patients are well educated on their dental plan including homecare plan
Maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment inventory, and other ancillary duties
Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
Performs other related duties as assigned by management