What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist position at La Cross Dental?
Registered Dental Hygienist - $1500 Sign-On Bonus!!
Shiloh, Illinois
La Cross Dental, a growing Dental Practice Administration and Laboratory with more than twelve office locations and three labs that provide general dentistry, pediatric, periodontics, and specialty and cosmetic dental services, is looking to add a Registered Dental Hygienist to our growing office in Shiloh, Illinois. The La Cross Organization is committed to improvement: improving the lives of our patients with high quality dental care in a full range of dental services, improving our communities by promoting healthy living, and improving the lives of our team members with collaborative, positive, and inclusive cultures, training and growth opportunities, and emphasizing the importance of the work-life balance. At La Cross, smiles speak thousands of words!
As a Dental Hygienist, you are responsible for working with patients to identify needs for treatment and areas for future monitoring, educating patients and caregivers on proper dental hygiene, infection prevention, and post-treatment instructions. You will work with dentists on treatment plans and accurately maintain patient documentation and charts. You will be a friendly asset to the office, putting patients at ease, collaborating and assisting teammates, and demonstrating enthusiasm and the importance of continuing to learn and grow. If you bring value to office production and culture, want a healthy work-life balance, and thrive in a team-oriented, fast paced office, read on!
As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you have experience with and are responsible for:
- In-depth knowledge of health & safety regulations (HIPAA, OSHA)
- Proficiently using dental practice management software (Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar)
- Taking digital radiographs, X-Rays, &/or impressions
- Treating periodontal disease according to ADA guidelines and the standards of care, explaining information to patients and addressing concerns
- Deep knowledge of the prevention skillsets - OCS, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments
- Conducting initial oral screenings
- Cleaning and protecting patient’s teeth, while keeping a relaxed and friendly chairside manner
- Educating patients and caregivers about proper dental care, treatment options, and post-procedure care
- Assisting Dentists with treatment plans for immediate issues and identify longer term areas to monitor
- Maintaining patient documentation & charts, both hard copies and electronic records
- Monitoring supplies and equipment, proactively requesting supplies or needs for equipment servicing
As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you bring to the table:
- Valid Dental Hygienist License
- Local Infiltration and Block Anesthesia Certification
- CPR BLS - Healthcare Provider Level
- Sirona (or similar digital radiograph software) experience
- Experience in dental assisting
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Treating all patients with compassion, patience, and respect
- Being a team player willing to help coworkers, friendly and kind to everyone, professional and fun – not participating in or encouraging drama or consistently negative (we ALL will always have more to learn, go through life’s ups and downs, and everyone benefits from positive attitudes and kind colleagues)
La Cross employees are committed to the organization’s core values:
Integrity – Do the right thing, even when it is hard.
Honesty – Keep your promises. Commitment is an action.
Engagement – Be present for one another and our patients.
Respect – Treat people how THEY want to be treated.
Fun – Enjoy your experience, and don’t forget about life outside of work!
La Cross Dental offers employees competitive compensation and benefits packages with PTO, paid holidays, employer-paid life insurance, 401K with 6% employer matching, and shortened workweeks. Opportunities for continuing education, tuition assistance, career advancement, and contributing ideas for ensuring the best company culture, patient care, and top resources and technologies are welcomed and encouraged!