Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Job description

We are looking for a competent dental hygienist who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and perform administrative and basic dental tasks. Dental hygienists should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for dental appointments ensuring their comfort
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Provide excellent patient care
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental area clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Create and review treatment plans
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Comfortable with children/adolescents of all ages

Skills

• Proven experience as dental hygienist
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Progressional and presentable appearance with excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to change
• RDH active license required
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. CPR, HIPAA, OSHA, Human Trafficking, Nitrous Certification, etc.)
• Open Dental and Dexis experience (preferred)
• Bilingual--Spanish (preferred)

Job details

Pay

• Depending on experience

Job type

• Full-time

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

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