Registered Dental Hygienist - Integrative Dentistry of New Mexico - Santa Fe, NM

Dental Hygienist At Integrative Dentistry Of New Mexico Do you want to be a part of an amazing Holistic Dental Practice? Part Time and Full Time applicants welcome! PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for providing hygiene treatment to fantastic patients. SPECIFIC DUTIES Patient Management Review daily schedule for hygiene patients Gather and review patient charts for the day Schedule future hygiene appointments with efficiency Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health Perform a thorough prophylaxis for patients Perform scaling, root planning and selective polishing for patients as appropriate Polish restorations Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act Place medicaments sub-gingivally for periodontal disease treatment Take radiographs/x-rays of patients as prescribed by dentist Communicate with patients in an understandable and professional way Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment Teach proper oral hygiene techniques to patients Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist and organization Look at schedule ahead of time Present in office products to patients Treatment Room Management and Sterilization Check treatment room for cleanliness and make necessary changes Check and turn on treatment room equipment Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations Clean treatment room throughout the day and at the end of the day and turn off equipment Maintain a supply inventory for hygiene treatment Review and select orders for patient education materials for the practice Submit supply orders to business manager once a month or as necessary Properly discard all disposable items from each visit Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution Proper use of disinfection and sterilization for all instruments Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization Load, activate and vent the sterilization unit according to manufacturer’s directions Store instruments and trays in appropriate places Keep all spaces clean and organized Records Management Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with office policies and procedures and applicable legal requirements, such as HIPAA regulations Accurately record medical and dental histories Accurately file patient information Arrange patient charts Assist in the administration of the recall system (re-care) Inventory Management Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times Office Participation Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, moving former patient records, etc.) Be an active participant in team meetings Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office Give ideas during team meetings Being honest and coming to the office manager and doctor with any concerns Cleaning the office, taking the trash out, doing the dishes, etc. as needed Completing tasks assigned by the office manager, doctor, or other employees To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements Must have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program Computer skills [Dentrix ascend] preferred Experience providing prophylaxis, SRP and taking X-rays Interpersonal Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff Good organizational skills Proficient in basic computer applications with the ability to learn new software. Motivating team player and leader. Hours and Location: 8:45AM-5:00PM Mon, Tues, Thurs In Santa Fe (TBD) Wed in Los Alamos (TBD) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Work Location: In person

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