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 PMSaturday : 8 : 00 AM – 1 : 00 PMLocation
Columbus, GATalbotton, GAFortson, GARequirements :
Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program (minimum 2 years post-secondary)Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of GeorgiaCurrent CPR certificationProficient in performing prophylaxis and taking X-raysPrior experience in a clinical setting preferredSkills
Strong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative care teamAttention to detail and strong documentation skillsCompliance & Confidentiality
Adhere to HIPAA Privacy & Security regulations and Valley Healthcare System’s confidentiality policiesMaintain the confidentiality of all patient records (oral, written, electronic)Comply with all Federal, State, and Local medical service requirements and internal policiesPhysical & Environmental Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting; occasional lifting of items >50 lbs
Normal range of motion, vision, and hearing requiredMust be able to assist or lift patients as necessaryRegular exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and clinical cleaning agentsWork 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 insurance3,000 Health Spending Visa for medical costs (copays, prescriptions, etc.)Total benefits value estimated at $14,000 annuallyValley Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer.