Dental Hygienist – Saturday Contractor

Primecare Benefits Inc.•Enterprise, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Dental Benefits is seeking Dental Hygienists interested in providing Saturday coverage as independent contractors at our dental centers throughout the Las Vegas area. This opportunity is designed for hygienists who are comfortable working in an accelerated hygiene model and want a flexible Saturday schedule with strong clinical support. Contractor assignments may be available at multiple locations based on patient demand, operational needs, and hygienist availability. Contractors may provide dates of availability in advance and may accept or decline individual assignments offered by the Company. This position utilizes an accelerated hygiene schedule, which may include up to 16 scheduled patients during the scheduled workday. To support the hygienist and maintain efficient patient flow, the Contractor will generally have a dedicated dental assistant, two dedicated operatories, no responsibility for taking X-rays, no sales expectations, no pressure to upgrade treatment or services, and clinical support designed to allow the hygienist to focus on patient care. The dental assistant will support patient flow and clinical operations, allowing the hygienist to concentrate on providing high-quality preventive and periodontal care.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Nevada Dental Hygienist license in good standing
Current BLS/CPR certification
Professional liability insurance
Comfortable working in an accelerated hygiene model
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Commitment to excellent patient care and service
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based dental environment
Ability to successfully complete required credentialing and onboarding requirements

Nice To Haves

Dental hygiene experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform periodontal assessments and charting
Provide prophylaxis and preventive dental hygiene services
Perform scaling and root planing and other periodontal services within the scope of licensure
Evaluate hard and soft tissues and communicate findings to the attending dentist
Administer local anesthesia when properly licensed and authorized
Provide fluoride treatments and individualized oral hygiene instruction
Educate patients regarding preventive oral health
Accurately document treatment and clinical findings in the patient record
Maintain appropriate infection prevention and sterilization standards
Work collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants, and practice leadership
Support an efficient, professional, and positive patient experience