• Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Take dental x-rays
• Conduct oral cancer screenings
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized recommendations for home care
• Prepare and adequately set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures.
• Review and update the patient’s health history, chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.

Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Dental Hygienist
- Proficiency in the Dentrix software system
- Familiar with infection control protocols and the ability to maintain a sterile environment

Skills:
- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, oral health conditions, and treatment options
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages, including children
- Ability to perform patient assessments and identify oral health issues or abnormalities
- Proficient in taking vital signs and recording patient information accurately
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage patient records and appointments

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58.00 - $62.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Anesthesiology
• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20852: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person