Our well established, private dental practice is looking for an exceptional, experienced dental hygienist like you to join our team. We pride ourselves on having a fantastic perio program run by the periodontal experts, the hygienists, to help patients with chronic disease. We also emphasize prevention for those patients who are healthy.
Having been in practice for over 25 years we have built a very loyal, long term patient base.
The position is for part time. Hours are Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A typical day would involve the following:
Conducting initial oral screenings
Performing prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance or root planing and scaling
Educating the patients on the importance of proper dental care as well as providing oral hygiene instruction
Applying fluoride
Taking X-Rays and photographs
Charting oral conditions and writing clinical notes
Reviewing with patients previous recommendations
As a dental hygienist, you should be able to identify the signs of gingivitis, caries and periodontitis for the doctor to diagnose. You should feel confident discussing with patients their oral condition including incomplete treatment plans. You should be a clear communicator who is caring, empathetic, gentle, and shows compassion. You should be a motivator and strive to guide patients towards optimal health and beauty. You should be reliable and able to build trust with your patients. A fantastic demeanor is required to provide excellent customer service as well as a teamwork approach to helping and working with others. Willingness to learn new systems and skills is vitally important to your success and growth as a leader in your field.
Knowledge of HIPAA and proper OSHA guidelines as well as current state license is required. Proficiency in Eaglesoft would be very helpful.
Competitive pay and sign on bonus, continuing education and uniform allowance provided. 401k and paid time off are provided.
Send your resume with references today.
Job Types:Part-time
Salary: Negotiable
Education:Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:Registered Dental Hygienist (Preferred)
Dental License (Required)
Work Location: One location
