Dental Hygienist - Full Time - Smile Line Dentistry - Antioch, CA

Busy dental practice looking for a Full-time time dental hygienist. Essential Functions: Provide superior patient care and service; make the patient the # 1 priority; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality as well as chair side manner. Practice Servant Leadership; lead by example; exercise good team work; have mutual respect for team; partner with team to create an exceptional experience for patient. Practice to the standard of care of the State Board of Dentistry; follow rules and regulations of the Dental Practice Act of the applicable state. Stay on schedule as much as possible to create “no patient wait time;” help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times. Educate patient on oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services; establish/communicate continued care. Follow DentalOne Partners’ Periodontal Protocol which is based on American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines. Comply with state and federal laws for chart documentation; follow OSHA guidelines on PPE and use standard precautions. Verify patient health history (review basic health status, medications; understand impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient’s chart. Thoroughly and efficiently perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to exposing/processing/evaluating diagnostic X-rays, reviewing medical histories and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, associated adjunctive therapy and co-assessing treatments with doctor. Complete periodontal charting per guidelines. Manage financial responsibilities/Hygiene scorecard. Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance. Accountability for successful performance of all job functions. Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws: Place locally applied antimicrobials Place sealants/perform polishing (certification necessary if required by state) Use intraoral camera Screen for Oral Cancer Take and record patient’s blood pressure accurately Offer fluoride treatment to all patients Perform routine dental prophylaxis for periodontally healthy patients Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing) Administer local anesthesia Maintain accurate and legible notes in patient’s chart Non Essential Functions: Clean and prepare operatory per guidelines prior to patient appointment Sterilize equipment and operatories per OSHA guidelines Follow all OSHA and BBP (Blood borne Pathogen) federal guidelines Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Skills/Abilities: Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor Professionalism in all aspects of job Good grooming and professional image Superior team work skills; strong ability to work well with others Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills Good computer/dental software skills Good manual dexterity Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment' 'COVID-19 Precaution(s): Remote interview process Personal protective equipment provided or required Plastic shield at work stations Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in placeClinical Setting: General Dentistry Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction Job Type: Full-time Pay: $63.00 - $65.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Paid time off Ability to Commute: Antioch, CA 94509 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Antioch, CA 94509: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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