What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at ProSmile?
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Department: Operations
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Company Overview
Tidewater Dental of Charlotte Hall is an affiliate of ProSmile, the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast with the largest network of affiliated multi-specialty dental practices in New Jersey, with an expanding footprint in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and D.C. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients.
Position Summary
Dental Hygienists! ProSmile is looking to hire enthusiastic dental hygienist to join our dedicated dental team. Thanks to a steady demand for our services a loyal and strong patient base, we are expanding our horizon even further. As a result, we are looking for excellent talent to grow with us. Our Registered Dental Hygienist role is for any qualified individual, including recent Hygiene school graduates! We offer competitive salary, with an option to join an amazing team.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide excellent patient care
- Take and develop dental x rays
- Assess patients’ oral health and report findings to dentists
- Document patient care and treatment plans
- Educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Dental Hygiene license (Required)
- Local Anesthesia (Preferred, but not required)
Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies
- Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
- Ability to perform the duties and tasks of a Registered Dental Hygienist
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment and added instruments (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.
Equal Employment
Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. ProSmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.
ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.
Company Safety
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.
