Dental Hygienist - Rock Family Dental - Part Time

Rock Dental Brands • Little Rock, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Dental Assistant will assist the dentist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Prepare patient operatory and equipment and assist the doctor during examination and treatment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Certificate/Licensure in state you are working
• Certification to provide local anesthesia in state you are working
• CPR Required.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations, policies and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
• Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and procedures
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, periodontal charting and oral cancer screenings; takes patient vital signs as required.
• Delivers direct dental hygiene patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, radiographs, application of sealants and fluorides, fabrication of appliances, teeth whitening and related procedures.
• Provides local anesthesia to dental hygiene and dental patients as needed.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Team Leader or Provider.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• career growth opportunities
• talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients.
• flexible health and insurance options
• employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• complimentary dental and orthodontic treatments
• Paid time off
• holiday pay
• industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree