Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Job Summary
Private Austin dental practice seeking Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team! We are a high-quality family and cosmetic dental office looking for someone passionate about patient care and providing excellent hygiene services for our patients with a caring, positive, and professional attitude.
-Hours are M-Th 7:30am-4pm with 1 hour for lunch, hygiene appts are 1 hour.
-We are a completely digital/paperless office with the latest technology. Experience with Dentrix is a plus, yet not required.
Responsibilities
- Review patient medical history
- Effectively clean patient's teeth of all plaque and calculus deposits while maintaining patient comfort
- Help protect patients' teeth by applying fluoride treatments
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Provide scaling and root planing when necessary with proper consents
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Periodontal probing and Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take diagnostic X-rays
- Assist dentists with exams and charting
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient including vitals
- Provide treatment in a timely manner, staying on schedule
- Monitor supplies
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Laser certification/training in bacterial reduction a plus
- Current license to practice Dental Hygiene in Texas
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78746: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person