Dental Hygienist - Fort Bend Dental - Richmond, TX

Position Registered Dental Hygienist *Department: Hygienist
Reports to: Hygiene Liaison**ROLE
Performs the usual and customary procedures of a Registered Dental Hygienist while promoting a safe environment of minimal stress. In addition to oral procedures, employees must maintain an aseptic work area, be organized and self-motivated, coordinate patient flow with front and back offices, educate staff on dental hygiene and other related issues whenever possible.**RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately maintains patient records and charts to ensure easy retrieval and complete documentation of all patient treatment and transactions.

Participates fully in staff development through morning huddles, staff meetings, continuing education courses, and evaluations.

Promotes team cohesiveness by interacting with team members using common courtesy, active listening skills, respect, and non-judgmental attitude.

Consistently and accurately reviews and documents any changes in each patient’s dental and medical history at each visit.

Consistently, accurately, and timely recognizes the contraindications of dental treatment in general and/or contraindications to the specific procedures planned for an appointment.

Consistently and thoroughly examines oral tissues and accurately records clinical findings in each patient’s chart.

Accurately and consistently identifies and documents in the patient’s chart any teeth and/or existing restorations that show visible decay, faulty margins, or are causing pain to the patient.

Routinely and accurately measures and records accurate pocket depth measurements in the patient’s chart at least once a year.

Clearly, kindly, and professionally communicates with the patients and demonstrates a high degree of sensitivity to all patient concerns to ensure patient comfort and confidence with the hygienist.

Provides each patient with a clear and concise explanation of all dental hygiene procedures necessary for the patient’s individual treatment, including subsequent periodontal checks and future recall appointments.

Provides a complete and clear explanation of oral hygiene techniques needed in home care to support dental hygiene treatment received in the office.

Consistently and accurately informs each patient about treatment and oral hygiene in a positive manner in an effort to ensure patient motivation toward optimum oral health.

Proficient in the delivery of Nitrous Oxide sedation, therefore ensuring the patient receives the anesthesia in a safe and comfortable manner.

Accurately and consistently performs scaling, root planing, laser therapy in a gentle manner, therefore maintaining minimal patient discomfort during dental hygiene procedures.

Thoroughly and proficiently documents intended dental hygiene procedures to be performed including the type of treatment and subsequent appointments(recall) needed.

When needed, properly schedule and/or plan the patient for their next appointment(s) for doctor treatment.

Accurately and completely records treatment in the patient’s chart at each visit in the appropriate space provided. Provides initials for yourself and the reporting doctor.

Consistently maintains a safe, pleasant, and comfortable environment overall for the patient.

Properly maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure safety, asepsis, and OSHA and CDC guidelines.

**RESULTS

Company maintains a team focus that reflects the patient-centric mission and company tenants

We practice transformational (coaching) leadership in our organization and allow people to achieve success through clear outcomes, resources, and support.

Patient-centric mission and company tenants are constantly communicated to team

**REQUIREMENTS

Exceptional human relations skills

Ability to work with people of all ages

Ability to handle conflict and get along with people

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, even under stress

Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities

Ability to speak, understand, and write grammatically correct English

Ability to write legibly and clearly

Ability to complete tasks within the required time frame

View patients comfort as a top priority

Certificate in Nitrous Oxide administration

Current CPR training

Certificate in Laser Therapy

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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

RDH: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Laser Certified (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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