Job description

Position Description:

Dental hygienists will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral heath, take, and develop x-rays, and/or apply fluoride or sealants and perio charting.

Responsibilities:

· Before leaving for the day, make sure all supplies are well stocked.

· Greet each patient by name and introduce yourself.

· Review patient medical history; take necessary X-rays, complete Perio-charting if needed.

· Complete oral exam, prophy and diagnodent if needed.

· After prophy apply fluoride if necessary.

· All the above should be completed before the Doctor arrives for his exam.

· Patient education may be done while doing the prophy such as commenting on fractured, discolored, chipped restorations, chipped teeth, etc. Use intro-oral camera at this point to educate the patient.

· Treat each patient with respect and make them feel comfortable.

· Familiarize yourself with taking complete x-rays, fluoride treatments, desensitizing teeth, appointment schedule, and charting.

· Complete a thorough examination and charting. Floss all interproximal areas. Note sensitive areas and desensitized them.

· Signal the Doctor before you have completed the prophylaxis, but after you have completed your visual exam and charting. This reduces time loss in waiting for the Doctor.

· Have the new x-rays available for the Doctors reviewing before dismissing the patient.

· Mention to the Doctor any discussions held with the patient relative to the treatment plan discussed while performing the cleaning or any questions raised which need clarification. Patient education and motivation are considered an integral part of the duties.

· If difficult areas to clean are apparent and require the doctor’s closer scrutiny, inform him of these areas and note on the chart for future reference.

· If you observe teeth fracture lines, chipped restorations, fractured restorations, ect., theses are to be noted and mentioned to the patient and again to the doctor at the time he checks the patient.

· Rings, trinkets, toothbrushes, and compliments are given to all children as you see fit.

· If the Doctor is delayed in answering your call, spend time with the patient productively discussing treatment and home care. Be sure to explain first what you are doing and why. Never leave the room when your patient is seated in the chair.

· Sharpen instruments.

· If premedication is given or needed for the patient, note in chart, and make sure the Doctor gives prescription to patient for the next appointment.

· Dismiss the patient. If the patient needs to see the Treatment Coordinator, walk patient to the TC’s office.

· Be prepared for your day by reviewing charts and familiarizing yourself with your schedule. Check the description and any notes or directions. E.g., must see TC. Depending on your schedule this can be done on the previous day or prior to starting your day.

· Be sure to flush out water lines and cavitron water line for 3minutes before your first patient.

· After your patient is seated, you should go over their medical record, make appropriate changes and be sure to have the patient sign the complete form.

· Let the patient know you will be taking x-rays today (if due) and take the x-rays needed. Do not ask permission. If you get push back be sure to explain the reason why it is important to have them. When the patient is adamant and still refuses you need to tell the doctor and let him handle it. Be sure to notate EVERYTHING in the chart and charge out the appropriate codes.

· All patients should have intra-oral images taken at each visit.

· Be sure to ask them if they are having any problems before you take the x-rays and if they are having a particular problem you should take a PA of that area for the doctor to check.

· Complete prophy, oral exam, peri charting (if needed). Either before or during the prophy you should be educating the patient on their oral health, possible problems and your recommendations.

· Make the patients next hygiene appointment whenever you have an extra minute during the appointment. Give the patient an appointment card with next scheduled cleaning.

· Enter all hygiene notes, doctor treatment notes, any found treatment plan and all charges BEFORE you dismiss the patient.

· Hygiene hand piece must be oiled after the last patient in the morning and after the last patient at the end of your day.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hockessin, DE 19707: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Dental Hygiene License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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