DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED! Super Office! Super Staff! $2500 BONUS (PENNINGTON, NJ)

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Pennington, NJ $2500 BONUS

OVERVIEW

At our practice, the Dental Hygienist’s primary responsibility is to perform the highest quality dental hygiene procedures in the most efficient manner. A key job function is to strengthen the professional relationships you build with patients. We believe a positive attitude combined with a premier skillset will provide the ultimate in patient experience. At our office,you will also make a significant contribution to the overall success of the practice, your patients, and in turn - to yourself.

Are you passionate for patient care? Do you thrive in an exciting and dynamic environment? As a company, we believe in the value of talented people, and we aim to craft an environment that engages you professionally. Do you feel limited in your current role? Are you ready to be recognized and rewarded for providing the best in dental care? If so, you owe it to yourself to check this job out.

Our hygiene leadership team is recognized throughout the industry, and our compensation plan allows you to be rewarded like the provider you are. In addition, you will be given:

A support team in the practice that is committed to your success

A home to advance your craft utilizing the mentorship of our national hygiene leadership and sister practices with whom you can collaborate

The recognition and rewards deserving of our top dental hygienists

The opportunity to explore career paths within the dental hygiene family

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the #1 priority

Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times

Exemplify Servant Leadership to cultivate a positive environment and demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for the patient

Practice the State Board of Dentistry’s standard of care and follow Periodontal Protocol, which is based on American Academy of Periodontology, ADA and ADHA guidelines

Follow the rules and regulations of the Dental Practice Act of the applicable state

Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organizations procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment

Take, develop and mount accurate, high quality radiographs

Thoroughly and efficiently perform dental hygiene functions to help maintain the schedule and patient flow

Present pre-diagnosis to the doctor(s) and partner with them to co-assess the treatment the patient needs

Educate patients on their oral hygiene, procedures and services, associated adjunctive therapy, and establish/communicate continued care

Verify patient health history, record blood pressure, complete periodontal charting, and document appropriately in the patient’s chart, abiding by state and federal laws

Promote and market our practice's services and retail products

Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly

Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance

Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations

Complete all Learning Management System requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required

Dental Hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school

Current Dental Hygiene license issued by state where employed

Current BLS CPR certification

Certification for other duties as required by the State Practice Act

Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills

Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills

Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills

Strong organization, planning and analytical skills

Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment

Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required

Work environment/Conditions:

Overtime required as approved by Operations Leader

Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions

Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens

Potential of prolonged sitting and standing

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind.