Registered Dental Hygienist

Company: Woodland Dental
Location: Wadena
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:

Would you like an Opportunity to begin your career with a successful practice, the support of experienced dentists with the ability to provide a strong, steady flow of patients needing your care? We currently searching for a Registered Dental Hygienist. Is that person you? Here at Woodland Dental we care about our patients and the communities we serve! We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to provide exceptional dental care and positive patient experiences with every visit for every patient!

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, life, short term and long term disability, and 401K.

In addition, we work together to support the growth and development of each team member to reach their career goals.

We are a team with low turnover and high levels of respect for one another. We are located in Wadena, MN.

Responsibilities:
Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality as well as chair side manner.
Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
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.
Applying preventive materials to the teeth such as fluorides and sealants
Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patients chart.
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws:
Screen for Oral Cancer
Take and record patients' blood pressure accurately
Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays
Maintain accurate and legible notes in patients chart
Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
Qualifications:
Valid Dental Hygienist License Minimum of an Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene
Certification for other duties as required by state practice act
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of all company policies and rules

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