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Quick overview

The primary duties involve performing essential clinical functions such as prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, and patient education while continuously assessing the hygiene schedule for optimal patient flow. This role also requires responding effectively to patient and operational concerns and supporting overall practice goals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene along with a current North Carolina Dental Hygienist license and CPR certification. Preferred qualifications include clinical experience in a high-functioning dental office, especially within an assisted hygiene model, and familiarity with EPIC.

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Job description

  • High Point University Health is looking for an energetic and contagiously positive Dental Hygienist who thrives on positive relationships with patients and other staff.
  • As a member of the HPU Health team, we help you grow both professionally and personally.
  • At High Point University, you won’t just work in a clinical setting, but you will also contribute to a dynamic academic environment.
  • As a teaching facility, HPU Health provides opportunities to engage with students, collaborate with faculty, and participate in mentoring future healthcare professionals.
  • You’ll receive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays and time off, a dependent tuition benefit, and many other perquisites of joining High Point University Health.

Qualifications

Education Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene Current North Carolina Dental Hygienist license (or immediate eligibility) CPR certification required; BLS certification is a plus Experience and Training Preferred clinical experience in a high-functioning dental office, with preference given to experience operating in an assisted hygiene model Training on an electronic medical record EPIC training is a major plus, but not necessary Local anesthesia training is a plus Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Time management Punctuality A positive attitude Professionalism as a representative of High Point University Health Receptive to feedback, performance improvement, and continuous coaching Flexibility to cover other offices under High Point University Health ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Be an elite HPU Health provider Prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, patient education, and other clinical functions Continuously assesses the hygiene schedule ensuring optimum patient flow Responds to patient, clinical, and operational concerns timely and effectively. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Operations Supports practice and organizational goals ACCOUNTABILITY: Director of Clinical Operations/ Practice Manager Evaluation: Ongoing performance reviews is conducted along with an annual assessment by the CDO and includes input from the faculty and students. For information regarding this position, please contact Jennifer Garner, Practice Manager at At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid holidays
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Time off
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Dependent tuition benefit