Dental Hygienist

About the role

Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team.

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 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.
• Apply preventive materials to the teeth such as fluorides and sealants.
• Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
• Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws:
• Screens for Oral Cancer
• Takes and records patients' blood pressure accurately
• Takes alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays
• Maintain accurate and legible notes in patients' charts
• Assist with other office duties as requested or needed

Requirements

• Valid Dental Hygienist License
• Minimum of an associate degree in Dental Hygiene
• Certification for 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 Eagle Soft is highly preferred
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of all company policies and rules

Qualifications

• Physical Abilities: Ability to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously, and stand or walk frequently. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Versed in Eagle Soft is highly preferred
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of all company policies and rules

Benefits

• Personal Days Off (PDO): In addition to PTO, we offer 4 paid personal days each year.
• Paid Holidays: CHSI offers 12 days of holiday pay.
• Retirement, medical, and insurance plans to employees.
• 401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits Loan Reimbursement Options: Our employees who work in clinical positions may be eligible for loan reimbursement of up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps!

Work Values

• Cooperation: pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity: being honest and ethical.
• Dependability: reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control: maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

WORK VALUES

Cooperation: pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Attention to Detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Integrity: being honest and ethical.
Dependability: reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Self-Control: maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

What are the perks?

• Healthy work/life balance through a generous time off program.
• 401K Retirement Plan with a 4% company match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits Loan Reimbursement Options: Our employees who work in clinical positions may be eligible for loan reimbursement of up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps!

Ready to make a difference?

If this role is a great fit for your skills & personality, please complete our quick online application on the right side of the page.