Registered Dental Hygienist

Webster Dental Management
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient service for over 46 years. Headquartered on the Northwest Side of Chicago (Edison Park), Webster Dental Care numbers 10 dental practices throughout the Chicagoland area with 250 employees, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, support staff and administrators.

At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence

through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading-edge technology.

Position : Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

ORG Type : Clinical

Reports to : Practice Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Date : January 4, 2023

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare
  • Effective Interpersonal communication
  • Careful diagnosing and delivering of quality care

Roles and Responsibilities

The RDH will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. The RDH also educates patients on oral hygiene, acquire digital imaging, and applies fluoride or sealants

Duties include, but are not limited to :

  • Update electronic health records
  • Utilize oral pathology screening tools
  • Record periodontal findings
  • Complete radiographs and dental impressions
  • Work with treating doctor to Identify conditions including gingivitis, periodontitis, and restorative needs
  • Perform other identified procedures
  • Provide patient-centered oral health education
  • Offer post-operative instructions
  • Document treatment in electronic records
  • Follow infection control and OSHA standards for disinfection and sterilization of spaces and armamentarium
  • Monitor materials and supplies
  • Provide optimal patient care
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA Accredited Program
  • Active Illinois dental hygiene license
  • Current CPR / BLS Certification
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA)
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Outgoing and compassionate personality
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Stamina to meet the physical demand of the job

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience working with Dentrix and / or Eaglesoft Software

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods

Ability to wear a facemask for long durations

Work Environment

Work will be completed at a dental practice

Requirements :

30+ days ago
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