Dental Hygienist - Leap Kids Dental

Job Opportunity

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, periodontal charting and oral cancer screenings; takes patient vital signs as required.
• Delivers direct dental hygiene patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, radiographs, application of sealants and fluorides, fabrication of appliances, teeth whitening and related procedures.
• Provides local anesthesia to dental hygiene and dental patients as needed.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Team Leader or Provider.

• Bachelor's degree or Certificate/Licensure in state you are working
• Certification to provide local anesthesia in state you are working
• CPR Required.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and RDB regulations, policies and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Ability to analyze dental records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontic, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
• Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and procedures
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.

• Support you Professionally:
  Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients.
• Support your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options, including employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary dental and orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track.
• Life Balance:
  Paid time off and holiday pay
• Planning for the future: plan for the future with an industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions.