Dental Hygienist

About the Practice:At Pelham Links- Simpsonville, our goal is to provide the highest degree of dental care and service excellence in a family-friendly Christian environment. We are utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, modern technology in beautiful facilities to ensure our community's needs are met with compassion and integrity. Our kind-hearted, highly motivated team accomplishes our goals together, as we strive to serve our patients each and every day with enthusiasm and the highest standards of care. Through the spirit of giving, all of our lives are touched!Responsibilities:The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.Qualifications:Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.Current hygiene license where employed.Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.Experience with dental software.Benefits Offered:As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.Requisition Number: 2024-13561

Created: 2024-11-04