Hygienist Job for Knoxville, TN

About the job Hygienist Job for Knoxville, TN
Blue Jay Dental seeks Registered Dental Hygienist
Knoxville, TN
Job Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting

• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures

• Take patient vital signs

• Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing

• Take radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist

• Apply sealants and fluorides

• Electronic record keeping

• Document patient dental history and chief complaint

• Record and report pertinent observations

• Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare

• Clean and sterilize instruments

• Complete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist

• Review and explain treatment plan and associate's fees with patient

• Articulate and express patient concerns to dentist

• Primary treatment coordinator

• Ancillary duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
• Individual must be reliable
• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or associate's degree in dental hygiene and has current hygienist license for state of North Carolina
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
•Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)