Dental Hygienist

Dental365 • Westfield, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Dental365 is hiring a Dental Hygienist for its Westfield, New Jersey practice. The role provides patient-centered preventive dental care in a modern practice environment, with one-hour appointments for new patients and recalls. Hygienists work with the attending dentist and provide thorough care without production-quota pressure. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Thursday and Saturday off. There is potential to add a Thursday shift from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The position offers a stated pay range of $52–$56 per hour, which may vary with experience and responsibilities. Benefits are available at full-time employment (30 or more hours per week); some benefits may also be available to part-time employees.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Exceptional working knowledge of comprehensive dentistry, including dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and meticulous documentation.
• Any additional certification or license required by the state to perform specified duties.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hygiene experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, concierge-style care with exceptional chairside manner and build trust with patients.
• Identify signs of periodontal disease or potential oral cancers to support patients’ overall oral health.
• Document and review patient medical histories and chief complaints thoroughly.
• Take X-rays and intraoral images to aid treatment planning and note progress or changes.
• Perform oral hygiene procedures in alignment with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
• Respond to sudden adverse developments during treatment by handling emergency measures proficiently.
• Provide instructions for at-home care and oral health maintenance.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses based on personal performance.
• Flexible health and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching up to 6%.
• Paid time off accruing up to three weeks, plus an annual self-care day.
• Hygiene Executive Committee for top hygienists.
• Heavily discounted in-house dental services for employees and their immediate families.
• Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners.
• Additional fringe benefits and ongoing perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed