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Dental Hygienist

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Walla Walla Periodontics and Implants

2024-10-02 03:38:12

salary: 60.00 US Dollar . USD Hourly

Job location Walla Walla, Washington, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

Duties:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling and root planing, and polishing teeth
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and provide personalized recommendations for home care
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including reviewing medical history and performing oral cancer screenings
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic health record systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Curve Hero)
- Follow strict infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique throughout all procedures
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and confidentiality

Skills
- Proficient in dental hygiene techniques, including scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance, use of Diode laser
- Knowledge of dental anatomy, oral pathology, and dental materials
- Familiarity with medical coding for dental procedures
- Experience with medical imaging technology for capturing dental radiographs
- Strong patient assessment skills to identify oral health issues and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Familiarity with intraoral imaging/scanning
- Proficient in using electronic health record systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eagle Soft, Curve Hero) for maintaining patient records

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the dental practice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Health savings account
Retirement plan
Schedule:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Choose your own hours
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:
Walla Walla, WA 99362: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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