Job description
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing quality oral healthcare to our patients. Your primary responsibilities will include performing dental cleanings, educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices, as well as scaling and root planings.
Our hygienist is supported at all times by a dental assistant, where radiographs & room turnover is completed by DAs.
Duties:
- Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling, root planing, and polishing
- Conduct patient assessments, including reviewing medical history and charting, periodontal charting when applicable
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized recommendations
- Document patient information accurately in Open Dental
- Keep accurate and up-to-date medical records
Experience:
- Valid state dental hygiene license
- Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist
- Proficiency in using Open Dental is a plus
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and equipment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
We offer competitive compensation. We are first and foremost a team of folks who care deeply about each other & about our patients. Fitting into our team is most important, and we will do everything we can to get you comfortable with patient care in our office.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58-63 per hour
Benefits:
DENTAL TREATMENT DISCOUNT (most treatment covered in full)
TWO WEEKS PTO + ALL PAID HOLIDAYS
Schedule:
M,F 9-5P
T-Th 9-4P
No nights
No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
Work is in-person, obviously, and we prefer someone who has a short commute.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read - please feel free to text message Dr. Shah at 5164107586, to discuss further.