Dental Hygienist – Saturday Contractor

Primecare Benefits•Las Vegas, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Dental Benefits is seeking Nevada-licensed Dental Hygienists to provide Saturday coverage as independent contractors at dental centers throughout the Las Vegas area. Assignments may be offered at multiple locations based on patient demand, operational needs, and hygienist availability. Contractors can provide availability in advance and accept or decline individual assignments. The role uses an accelerated hygiene model, which may include up to 16 scheduled patients during the workday. Contractors generally have a dedicated dental assistant and two dedicated operatories, and are not responsible for taking X-rays or meeting sales or treatment-upgrade expectations. Clinical support is intended to let hygienists focus on preventive and periodontal care. Hygienists are expected to provide courteous, compassionate, professional, patient-centered care and contribute to a welcoming, collaborative practice environment. The specific location, date, and scheduled hours are communicated when an assignment is offered.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Nevada Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Professional liability insurance.
Comfort 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 is 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.
Provide courteous, compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care while communicating respectfully with patients and team members.