What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygienist-Floater- FRIDAYS ONLY position at Progressive Dental Concepts?
We are looking for a hygienist who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care to our patients. We believe all our hygienists deserve to be rewarded for the excellent patient care they provide. At Progressive Dental Concepts, we provide you the opportunity to bonus daily based on your total gross production. This can be achieved through educating our patients on the needs of their oral health. Each patient’s oral health plan is different and by treating each patient as an individual and partnering with them to create their plan through patient education and proper diagnostic tools, you only increase your opportunity to earn more. If increasing your income by providing the care you are passionate about sound like a fit for you reach out today.
Who is Progressive Dental Concepts?
Owned and operated by dentists, Progressive Dental Concepts is a locally owned and community focused dental support group dedicated to the growth, values, and lifestyle of dental professionals. Fast-growing, we are the largest general dentistry practice group in central PA.
We care about our teams. Our culture encourages our team members to continue to learn and grow within the dental field. We provide educational support and advancement opportunities to accelerate your dental career.
Responsibilities:
As a Hygienist, you are an essential member of our clinical team. You will partner with our talented doctors who are committed to providing excellent dental care to our patients. Responsibilities for the role include:
- Partnering with doctors in improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Educate and treat periodontally diseased patients
- Apply preventive materials to the teeth such as fluoride and sealants
- Take yearly radiographs of patients
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Tear down and sterilize treatment rooms
- Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
- Document patient dental history and updates in Open Dental, as well as overall health and medication history
- Follow all OSHA guidelines and regulations
- Keep a clean, sanitized work area, and ensure the equipment is used properly to prolong the lifespan of the machines
- Interact with Front Desk, Dental Assistants, and other Hygienists daily, in a cooperative and friendly manner
Job Type:
- Part Time - Fridays only
Benefits:
- Eligibility for retirement benefits after 90 days of service
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Opportunity for Daily Bonus
Experience:
- Dental Hygienist: 1 years of experience preferred
License/Certification:
- Valid Dental Hygiene License
- Valid Local Anesthesia License (Not needed but is a plus)
- X-Ray Certification
Job Type: Part-time
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
- Dental License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
