Hygienist

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, disinfect, and fully stock the treatment room for each appointment.
• Update patient health histories, take blood pressure, and gather visit information.
• Educate patients about their oral health needs, treatment options, and long-term outcomes.
• Provide Soft Tissue Management (STM) and customize home-care plans for periodontal patients.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to maintain clean, organized, and professional treatment and lab areas.
• Document patient conditions, medical/dental histories, treatment notes, and patient feedback.
• Perform hygiene treatment procedures, including prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, coronal polishing, and fluoride applications.
• Manage and oversee non-surgical periodontal therapy programs.
• Expose digital radiographs.
• Lead the preventive maintenance program and partner with the hygiene assistant on recall systems.
• Maintain inventory control in hygiene rooms.
• Sharpen and sterilize periodontal instruments.
• Work independently with recurring and routine tasks.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and company safety policies.
• Support the office by helping earn 5-star Google reviews through exceptional patient experiences.

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated excellence in planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer and digital systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Consistently maintains a professional, patient-focused demeanor and delivers compassionate care.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from a two- to four-year accredited Dental Hygiene Program with CEU certifications.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to lift 15–20 lbs.