Hygienist Job at DentalWorks, Fort Worth, TX

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  • DentalWorks
  • Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

Hygienist at DentalWorks summary:

As a Dental Hygienist at Sonrava Health, you will contribute to building a health-focused hygiene program while educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and nutrition's impact on their dental health. You are responsible for performing dental cleanings, charting periodontal health, and maintaining effective communication with patients and staff. With opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits program, this position offers a rewarding and fulfilling career in dentistry.

Overview:

Sonrava Health is currently looking for bright, motivated, Dental Hygienists, like you, to help build our Hygiene program, grow “patients for life”, and become a leading periodontal, health-focused practice. In addition to technical duties, the Dental Hygienist will play an important role in teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques and offer counseling regarding good nutrition and its impact on oral health.

We have fantastic full-time and part-time opportunities for talented Hygienists. If you have these qualities, you'll find our company a great place to further your career.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, exceptional growth and career advancement opportunities, excellent compensation, plus a lucrative Incentive Plan where you can earn over a competitive Salary.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

  • Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
  • Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
  • Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
  • Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
  • Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
  • Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
  • Polish restorations
  • Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
  • Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
  • Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
  • Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
  • Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
  • Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
  • Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
  • Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
  • Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
  • Assist in the administration of the recall system
  • Actively participate in team meetings
Qualifications:

Education

  • Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
  • Minimum two years associate’s degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
  • Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
  • Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage time efficiently
  • Ability to travel between locations preferred

Keywords:

Dental Hygienist, Oral Hygiene, Dental Care, Patient Education, Periodontal Health, Nutrition Counseling, Prophylaxis, Dentistry, Patient Communication, Healthcare

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area,

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