Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Dental365 is hiring a Dental Hygienist for Picard Dental Associates in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centered dental hygiene care in a modern practice environment. New-patient and recall appointments are scheduled for one hour, and hygienists are supported by the Hygiene Executive Committee. The practice emphasizes health over sales and does not impose production quotas. The listed schedule is Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scheduling is flexible, with the possibility of adding Thursdays and/or removing Mondays. The salary range is $45–$50 per hour, and a $3,000 welcoming bonus is offered to the right candidate. Benefits available to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week include health and vision insurance options, a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, an annual self-care day, and an annual scrub allowance. Some benefits are also available to part-time employees. The company also offers quarterly bonuses based on office goals, discounted in-house dental services for employees and immediate family, and additional perks.
Requirements
- Hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state of application.
- Hold a current CPR (BLS) certification.
- Have exceptional working knowledge of comprehensive dentistry, including dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and meticulous documentation.
- Hold any additional certification or license required by the state to perform specified duties.
Responsibilities
- Provide concierge-level patient care and demonstrate exceptional chairside manner to build patient trust.
- Identify signs of periodontal disease or potential oral cancers to support patients’ overall oral health.
- Document and review patient medical histories and chief complaints.
- Take X-rays and intraoral images to support treatment planning and record progress or changes.
- Perform oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
- Respond to sudden adverse developments during treatment by handling emergency measures.
- Provide patients with instructions for at-home care and oral health maintenance.
Benefits
- $3,000 welcoming bonus for the right candidate.
- Quarterly bonuses based on office goals.
- Health and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off accruing up to three weeks, plus an annual self-care day.
- Discounted in-house dental services for employees and immediate family.
- Annual scrub allowance.
- Additional perks and fringe benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
