Job Description
Our Practice is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our well-established multi-doctor practice. With one of our Hygienists retiring, we are interviewing for this rare opportunity to join our dedicated, passionate and inclusive dental hygiene team.
Our Hygienists treat a diverse population of patients and promote good oral health practices during their 1-hour hygiene appointments. We provide a dedicated Hygiene Assistant to assist with room turnover and sterilization. We provide a dedicated Hygiene Scheduling Coordinator. We have state-of-the-art ergonomic equipment, and our rooms have a beautiful garden view.
Laundry service is provided, and uniforms are provided after 90 days. We offer employee discounts on our facial spa products and services as well as our whitening products and services.
Duties will revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies.
If you are ready to support our core values of integrity, excellence, compassionate and cutting edge and have a steady hand and great chairside manner, we’d like to meet you!
Please visit our website to learn more about our team.
Responsibilities - Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Review medical history with patients
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Skills - Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene
- Valid license to practice
This is a
Full-time position with
Benefits :
- Monthly discretionary bonus
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Profit Sharing contribution
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Sick time and Paid time off
- AFLAC
- Spa discounts
- In-house Dental Coverage
- Optional Short-Term Disability
- AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work,