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Description

Valley Healthcare System provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties, and referral services for residents of the Chattahoochee Valley, regardless of circumstances. We are a patient-centered, team-based organization that puts our community first. Our company is growing rapidly, and we are currently in search of a Dental Hygienist who shares our passion for improving lives through compassionate care.

Description

Valley Healthcare System provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties, and referral services for residents of the Chattahoochee Valley, regardless of circumstances. We are a patient-centered, team-based organization that puts our community first. Our company is growing rapidly, and we are currently in search of a Dental Hygienist who shares our passion for improving lives through compassionate care.

Position Summary

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for delivering high-quality dental hygiene care to patients, including exams, prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, oral health education, and more. The ideal candidate will be patient-focused, team-oriented, and committed to helping our patients maintain their dental health across the lifespan.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and prepare patient charts and health histories daily
• Collaborate with administrative staff to schedule hygiene patients efficiently
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis
• Conduct scaling, root planning, and selective polishing
• Accurately chart periodontal health and update dental records
• Polish dental restorations as appropriate
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling to patients
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of treatment rooms and equipment
• Manage hygiene-related supply inventory and patient education materials
• Participate actively in team meetings and office improvement initiatives
• Assist with the recall system and front office coordination as needed
• Support the dentist and broader clinical team with delegated duties
  
  

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  
  

• Columbus, GA
• Talbotton, GA
• Fortson, GA
  
  

• Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program (minimum 2 years post-secondary)
• Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of Georgia
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient in performing prophylaxis and taking X-rays
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred
  
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills
  
  

• Adhere to HIPAA Privacy & Security regulations and Valley Healthcare System’s confidentiality policies
• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient records (oral, written, electronic)
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local medical service requirements and internal policies
  
  

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting; occasional lifting of items >50 lbs
• Normal range of motion, vision, and hearing required
• Must be able to assist or lift patients as necessary
• Regular exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and clinical cleaning agents
• Work may require irregular hours and involves exposure to bodily fluids (position is considered at-risk for occupational exposure)
  
  

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• $3,000 Health Spending Visa for medical costs (copays, prescriptions, etc.)
• Total benefits value estimated at $14,000 annually
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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