We are a well-established, growing office looking for a part-time hygienist with a gentle yet thorough touch and an excitement for oral hygiene and patient education. We are initially looking for someone to fill in for one of our current hygienists while she is on maternity leave for the next 4 months, with potential for long term employment should we prove to be a good fit for each other.
We are seeking a hygienist that shares our core values of compassion, communication, and quality care. We prioritize the use of technology in order to provide the highest quality patient care. The practice is very team-driven with an emphasis on collaboration versus working solo. We work hard to cultivate a friendly, safe work atmosphere conducive to learning and growing, are open to feedback, and offer support to our staff to enable them to achieve whatever goals they have for their careers. We also offer competitive pay and potential for earning bonuses.
RECENT GRADS MORE THAN WELCOME TO APPLY. As long as you have an open mind, a willingness to grow, and a passion for dentistry, you’ll fit right in!
Job Expectations:
Perform prophies, sealants, and fluoride treatments
Have a registered Dental Hygienist certification required
Have experience with digital X-rays, practice management softwares, and OSHA standards for sterilization
Provide oral hygiene instruction and be able to advise patients on dental products on the market
Effectively communicate the importance of regular cleanings and certain adjunctive treatments, like scaling and root planing or fluoride
Demonstrate knowledge in using a variety of hand and ultrasonic scalers
Administer local anesthesia and perform scaling & root planing procedures
Ability to assist with treatment planning and X-rays
Ability to perform intraoral and extraoral head and neck exam to check for abnormalities
Display fantastic bedside manner, communicate with and educate patients well, and prioritize customer service
Benefits:
401(k) plan
Sick leave
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Free/discounted dental care for employee and family
Salary:
Pay ranges from $60 to $70 per hour to start with, with potential for bonuses
Thanks for reading through this job posting, and we hope you’ll consider joining our team!
