Overview: Looking for a PT Dental Hygienist!
Sonrava Health is currently looking for bright, motivated, Dental Hygienists, like you, to help build our Hygiene program, grow "patients for life", and become a leading periodontal, health-focused practice.
In addition to technical duties, the Dental Hygienist will play an important role in teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques and offer counseling regarding good nutrition and its impact on oral health.We have fantastic full-time and part-time opportunities for talented Hygienists.
If you have these qualities, you'll find our company a great place to further your career.We offer a comprehensive benefits program, exceptional growth and career advancement opportunities, excellent compensation, plus a lucrative Incentive Plan where you can earn over a competitive Salary.
Responsibilities: Essential FunctionsReview daily schedule with staff for hygiene patientsWork with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiencyAccurately chart each patient's periodontal healthClearly communicate with patients in a professional mannerPerform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patientsPerform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriatePolish restorationsAdminister local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice actPlace medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatmentApply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealantsEvaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxietyAccurately and appropriately record provided treatmentEducate patients on proper oral hygiene techniquesCounsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutritionReview patient health and dental history forms and update as necessaryPerform other tasks assigned by the dentistHandle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating proceduresAccurately record patient medical and dental historiesAssist in the administration of the recall systemActively participate in team meetings Qualifications: EducationMust be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirementsMinimum two years associate's degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferredSkills and AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkersStrong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staffProficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to manage time efficientlyAbility to travel between locations preferred