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Last Updated: 11/11/14

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 efficienthygiene procedures while building and maintaining positive and professional relationships withpatients. The DH is directly responsible for the patient's excellent experience and for patientretention while in the hygiene department. The DH contributes to the overall financial successof the practice.

Essential Functions:

* Provide superior patient care and service; make the patient the #1 priority; exhibitoutstanding customer service and hospitality as well as chair side manner.
* Practice Servant Leadership; lead by example; exercise good team work; have mutualrespect 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 andregulations of the Dental Practice Act of the applicable state.
* Stay on schedule as much as possible to create "no patient wait time;" help managepatient flow; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work atall 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 Academyof Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines.
* Comply with state and federal laws for chart documentation; follow OSHA guidelines onPPE and use standard precautions.
* Verify patient health history (review basic health status, medications; understandimpact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient's chart.
* Thoroughly and efficiently perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited toexposing/processing/evaluating diagnostic X-rays, taking and recording blood pressure,adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy and co-assessing treatmentswith 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 antimicrobialso Place sealants/perform polishing (certification necessary if required by state)o Use intraoral camerao Screen for Oral Cancero Take and record patient's blood pressure accuratelyo Offer fluoride treatment to all patientso Non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling/root planing)o Administer local anesthesia (if allowed by state practice act AND hygienist iscertified)o Monitor Nitrous Oxide (if certified by state practice act)o Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trayso Maintain accurate and legible notes in patient's chartNon 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 equivalento Dental Hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school; passrequired regional or state licensing board examinations as applicable.o Current hygiene license issued by state where employedo Certification for other duties as required by state practice acto Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law
* Skills/Abilities:o Outstanding positive attitude and demeanoro Professionalism in all aspects of jobo Good grooming and professional imageo Superior team work skills; strong ability to work well with otherso Excellent verbal and written communication skillso Strong multi-tasking and organizational skillso Good computer/dental software skillso Good manual dexterityo 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 tominimize the risks from X-rays and blood borne pathogens
* Potential long hours standing on feet

Rowlett, TX
Rowlett, 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.