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Last Updated: 10/16/14

Job Description

When you build your career with DentalOne Partners, you become part of one of the most successful names in dentistry. Weve built our company - and our reputation - by supporting Hygienists as they deliver truly outstanding patient care. We provide our affiliated dental practices with complete managerial, marketing and technical administrative support so you can focus entirely on performing quality hygiene procedures. No wonder we continue to grow and share our success with the professionals who make it possible. At DentalOne Partners, we know our success is driven by the talent and the commitment of people like you. Join us and help us continue to shape the future of Dentistry, one patient at a time.

Purpose: The Dental Hygienist's (DH) primary responsibility is to perform quality and efficient
hygiene procedures while building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with
patients. The DH is directly responsible for the patient's excellent experience and for patient
retention while in the hygiene department. The DH contributes to the overall financial success
of the practice.

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 the company's 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, taking and recording blood pressure,
adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal 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:
o Place locally applied antimicrobials
o Place sealants/perform polishing (certification necessary if required by state)
o Use intraoral camera
o Screen for Oral Cancer
o Take and record patient's blood pressure accurately
o Offer fluoride treatment to all patients
o Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing)
o Administer local anesthesia (if allowed by state practice act AND hygienist is
certified)
o Monitor Nitrous Oxide (if certified by state practice act)
o Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays
o 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
* Assist other team members, including front office responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Education/Certification:
o High school diploma or equivalent
o Dental Hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school; pass
required regional or state licensing board examinations as applicable.
o Current hygiene license issued by state where employed
o Certification for other duties as required by state practice act
o Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law
* Skills/Abilities:
o Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
o Professionalism in all aspects of job
o Good grooming and professional image
o Superior team work skills; strong ability to work well with others
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
o Good computer/dental software skills
o Good manual dexterity
o Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Work environment/Conditions:

* Overtime required to perform job functions as approved by Office Leader
* Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
* Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required including protection to
minimize the risks from X-rays and blood borne pathogens
* Potential long hours standing on feet

San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, Texas

Company Details

Dallas, Texas, United States
At DentalWorks, we strive to let patients experience the way dental should work. That’s because practices in the DentalWorks network give you more of what you deserve: more dental services, more choices, and more value.