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Dental Assistant

Valley Healthcare System IncColumbus, GA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

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

Hours of Operation

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

  • Columbus, GA
  • Talbotton, GA
  • Fortson, GA
  • Requirements :

  • 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
  • Skills

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

  • 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
  • Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • 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)
  • Benefits

  • 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
  • Valley Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer.

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