We’re Hiring a Dental Hygienist!
At Compass Dental, we believe dentistry should feel personal. Our patients are treated like family, greeted by name, and cared for in a warm, relationship-focused environment. Our team enjoys meaningful one-on-one interactions with patients while delivering truly comprehensive care.
Our office offers a broad scope of advanced procedures including implants, surgical extractions, full-arch dentistry, microscope-assisted endodontics, and general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist. Our hygiene team plays a vital role in coordinating and supporting high-level patient outcomes.
We are committed to helping our hygienists practice at the top of their license through partnership with Inspired Hygiene, advanced clinical systems, and modern adjunctive therapies and products including PerioProtect, StellaLife, Zima Dental Pods, Oral-B iO electric toothbrushes, Waterpiks, and CocoLab floss.
Position Details:
- Full or Part-time position
- Monday–Thursday schedule
- Patient care hours 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing for eligible staff
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, and polishing procedures to promote oral health.
- Conduct patient assessments including vital signs, medical history review, and oral examinations.
- Take and develop medical imaging such as X-rays while adhering to safety protocols.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Assist with chairside procedures, including four-handed dentistry techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient records in Eaglesoft ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Review medical records and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Follow infection control standards using aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
- Collaborate with dentists during procedures involving general dentistry cases.
- Ensure the clinical environment remains sterile and organized in accordance with infection control policies.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in dental software: Eaglesoft
- Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical coding relevant to dental care.
- Strong understanding of infection control practices, aseptic technique, and sterilization procedures.
- Ability to perform vital signs measurement and basic medical imaging techniques accurately.
- Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach toward diverse patient populations.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and medical records documentation review.
- Effective communication skills for explaining procedures and oral health education to patients of all ages.
Prior experience in dental office or clinic settings is highly desirable, especially with EMR systems for documentation review and record keeping.
Compensation:
- $43.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) and matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Licensed Dental Hygienist (RDH) certification required. Experience with dental software (Eaglesoft) preferred. Knowledge of dental anatomy, medical coding, and infection control protocols. Prior dental office or clinic experience desirable. Ability to perform dental prophylaxis, clinical assessments, and basic medical imaging. Strong communication skills and patient care orientation.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays 401(k) with profit sharing 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Location
North Carolina, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago