OverviewMurray Scholls Family Dental has an opening for a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team in Beaverton, OR. The ideal candidate will be friendly, energetic, and motivated to provide excellent patient care. Education is a must, and experience with Dentrix software is a plus. We are looking for a team player with exceptional attention to detail.
Compensation: $65 per hour, based on experience
Schedule- Full-time
- Monday through Thursday
Responsibilities- Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality, as well as chair-side manner
- Take radiographs of patients using dental radiographic equipment
- Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time; help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patients; be present, engaged, and 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 the patient's 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 the patient chart
- Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
Qualifications- Valid Dental Hygienist License, Minimum of an Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Certification in Radiology and other duties as required by the state practice act
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Versed in Dentrix is preferred
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
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