Dental Hygienist
On-siteKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive dental hygiene procedures, including patient screening, medical history documentation, and preventative care maintenance. Utilize diagnostic tools such as Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, and electronic medical record systems to deliver high-quality clinical services. Perform essential duties requiring prolonged periods of sitting and standing, with the ability to lift up to 45 pounds as needed. Maintain a flexible schedule across Monday through Friday hours, adhering to on-call rotation requirements. Complete required tuberculosis testing prior to employment start. Join a collaborative practice focused on patient experience and clinical growth within a supported professional corporation environment.
Required Qualifications
- Current dental hygienist license in Tennessee
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- Tuberculosis (TB) test
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
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