About the job Hygienist Job for Knoxville, TN Blue Jay Dental seeks Registered Dental Hygienist Knoxville, TNJob ResponsibilitiesAssess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio chartingDeliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist proceduresTake patient vital signsPerform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishingTake radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentistApply sealants and fluoridesElectronic record keepingDocument patient dental history and chief complaintRecord and report pertinent observationsTeach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecareClean and sterilize instrumentsComplete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentistReview and explain treatment plan and associate's fees with patientArticulate and express patient concerns to dentistPrimary treatment coordinatorAncillary duties as neededQUALIFICATIONS•Individual must be reliable•Completed dental hygiene certificate program or associate's degree in dental hygiene and has current hygienist license for state of North Carolina•Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment•Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices•Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities•Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness•Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail•Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach•Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions•Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care•Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence•Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form• Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:Signing bonusAbility to commute/relocate:Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Blue Jay Dental, LLC