Registered Dental Hygienist

Kintegra Health • Hickory, NC

30d • Onsite

About The Position

An RDH must be able to perform all the minimum qualifications of the RDH job descriptions. The role of the RDH is a nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by dental provider(s). Must be able to assist in the prevention and treatment of oral disease, focusing on periodontal health by monitoring oral hygiene practices and assisting the patient to develop a home care plan to maintain their oral health. As well as performing scaling and polishing, hygienists can give specific advice on prevention, nutrition, use of fluoride and smoking cessation.

Requirements

• Graduated from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
• Minimum one years’ experience, preferably in public health setting.
• Verification of a current license from the NC Dental Board
• Must be able to provide daily direction and communication to employees so that referrals are processed and followed-up on in a timely, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
• Must be able to assist in the call center as necessary.
• Must be available for employees who experience work issues by providing appropriate coaching.
• Must ensure employees receive appropriate training and necessary resources to perform their jobs adequately.
• Must effectively communicate with the Customer Care Supervisor at all times.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Communicate effectively.
• Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians and other departments in a friendly, professional manner.
• Knowledge of dental office protocols/procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure is essential.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physicians and peers.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Familiarity with basic computer operations, EDR software.
• Ability to work successfully with minimum supervision.
• Hygienists must be able to work seated for several hours at a time to provide clinical services to patients.
• Frequent movement within the office handling patient flow.
• Ability to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance.

Responsibilities

• Carefully review patient medical and dental history forms and update as necessary
• Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
• Provide thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients
• Perform scaling, root planning, and selective polishing for designated patterns
• Provide radiographs for patients as prescribed by dentist
• Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way
• Take accurate notes on the provided treatment
• Provide patient education sessions and materials to patients
• Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist (making hygiene calls)
• Work with receptionist to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
• Maintain all continuing education and licensing requirements annually.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed