Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our esteemed periodontal practice on a part-time basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our team, with the potential for growth into a full-time role based on performance and practice needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and root planing.
- Conduct periodontal assessments and provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
- Take and develop dental radiographs as needed.
- Assist in maintaining patient records and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Collaborate with the periodontal team to provide exceptional patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Dental Hygiene license in TX.
- Experience in a dental hygiene role, with experience in a periodontal setting preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
- Proficiency in the use of dental radiography equipment and digital charting systems.
- Commitment to providing high-quality care and staying current with best practices in periodontal health.
EDUCATION: RDH
EXPERIENCE: 1-2 yrs preferred
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Technical Skills – Assesses own strength and weaknesses; pursues training development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
- Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; respects diversity.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
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