Dental Hygienist

**Job Summary** Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Hygienist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and promoting optimal oral health. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will perform professional dental cleanings, assess patient oral health, and assist in various clinical procedures. Your expertise will help create a positive experience for patients while ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative dental environment dedicated to excellence. **Duties** * Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar buildup. * Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and oral examinations. * Assist with a variety of dental procedures such as prosthodontics (crowns, bridges), orthodontics (braces adjustments), oral surgery, endodontics (root canals), periodontics (gum treatments), and pediatric dentistry. * Educate patients on prop ealth. * **Maintain accurate medical documentation and dental records using electronic health record (EHR) systems like Eagle soft, Dentrix, or Epic.** * Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient confidentiality at all times. * Support the dental office team by coordinating with the dental receptionist and assisting with administrative tasks as needed. **Skills** * Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eagle soft, Dentrix, or Epic for efficient documentation and scheduling. * Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and best practices across general dentistry specialties including orthodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics. * Experience in patient assessment techniques and vital signs measurement to monitor patient health during visits. * Familiarity with medical coding and medical records management to ensure accurate