Dental Hygienist Job Opening

DENTAL HYGIENIST

18-36 HOURS PER WEEK

Excellent Competitive Salary

Ideal Hours

Great Benefits

Solo doctor in private dental practice seeking a registered dental hygienist with strong clinical knowledge and application, as well as a sincere passion for disease prevention and early treatment of periodontal disease. Essential to this role is your ability to communicate effectively, maintain professionalism under pressure, and provide an exceptional patient experience. Come join our close knit team.

• 3-5 years of Dental Hygiene experience

• Knowledge of Dentrix a plus

• Clean, professional appearance

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• Strong attention to details

• Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines

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• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using appropriate screening procedures, including medical history review and dental charting
• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
• Takes, develops, and mounts radiographs
• Applies sealants and fluorides
• Makes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
• Sterilizes dental instruments and equipment for each patient and organizes and lays out instruments for dentist’s use
• Helps manage patient records, including obtaining dental records, questioning patients about their medical history, and recording the information for the dentist’s reference
• Advises patients on dental care and helps make patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Current license or certification to practice in this state
• Two years of experience preferred
• Highly professional and dependable
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, staff, vendors, and others
• Strong computer and internet skills
• Experience with dental practice management software a plus
• Current CPR certification a plus

• Simple Ira Retirement Plan; Paid Vacation and Holidays; Dental Care; Disability Ins; Continuing Ed; Bonus; Wellness Program