Job Opening at Big Smile Dental
Job Description
At Big Smile Dental, we are excited to announce a career opportunity for a dedicated and proficient Dental Hygienist. We are seeking a full-time professional who is committed to delivering exceptional dental care in a face-to-face setting as this is not a remote job. Join our team in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can expand your skills while contributing to the health and wellbeing of our patients.
As a key member of our dental team, you will play a vital role in providing personalized dental care that ensures the highest level of dental hygiene for our patients. This position is ideally suited for a hygienist who excels in a fast-paced work environment and is enthusiastic about making a positive impact on patients' oral health.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide thorough dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning services.
- Deliver both basic and advanced dental hygiene treatment and home care advice to patients.
- Take diagnostic-quality dental X-rays in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Administer local anesthetics as per the prescribed standards.
- Develop and propose personalized hygiene treatment plans.
- Efficiently schedule patient recare visits and manage the follow-ups for their own caseload.
- Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of dental treatment rooms.
- Sterilize instruments and manage the inventory of dental supplies in their designated rooms.
Requirements
- Valid dental hygienist licensure in the state of operation.
- Excellent working knowledge of overall dentistry and dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation.
- Experience with digital radiography and proficient in taking X-rays.
- Skilled in the use of dental management software.
- Ability to work independently without the assistance of a dental assistant.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients and other team members.
- Capacity to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ensuring that all clinical protocols are followed meticulously.
- Pay is based on experience
