Dental Hygienist Gateway Dental Care
About The Position
Gateway Dental Care in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist to join its patient-focused practice. The position is available full-time or part-time, Monday through Thursday. The practice describes its workplace as inclusive, fast-paced, challenging, positive, and welcoming, and offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Pay starts at $43.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, with a bonus for production above daily goals. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, performs dental imaging and scans as needed, and educates patients about oral hygiene. The role also includes attending team meetings. Applicants must have a state license and the specified dental hygiene education or training. Gateway Dental Care is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applicants to apply.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of general dentistry principles and advanced dental hygiene.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Proficiency in X-rays, coronal polishing, and CPR.
- Patient-focused approach and friendly attitude.
- High school diploma, associate degree, or successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
- State license required.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough prophylaxis cleanings.
- Take digital X-rays and scans of teeth as needed.
- Apply sealants, topical fluoride, and desensitizing agents.
- Provide periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), debridement, and scaling.
- Take impressions.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
- Attend team meetings.
Benefits
- Bonus for production above daily goals.
- Free BCLS certification.
- Free OSHA and HIPAA training.
- Six hours of free continuing education toward annual licensure.
- $100 annual uniform allowance.
- Monthly coaching and in-depth training.
- Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
