Dental Hygienist

Dental365 • Westfield, NJ

12d • $52 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

Dental365 is hiring a Dental Hygienist for its Westfield practice at 423 S Avenue W, Suite A, Westfield, NJ 07090. The role provides patient-centered dental hygiene care in a modern, safety-conscious practice. Hygienists have one-hour appointments for new patients and recalls, and are supported by the Hygiene Executive Committee and opportunities for professional growth. The practice emphasizes health over sales and does not place pressure on production quotas.

The listed schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday and Saturday are off. There is potential to add Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Benefits listed as available at full-time employment require at least 30 hours per week; some benefits may also be available to part-time employees. The salary range is $52–$56 per hour and may vary based on experience and job responsibilities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of concierge care with exceptional chairside manners and build trust with patients.
• Enhance oral health by identifying signs of periodontal disease or potential oral cancers.
• Document and review detailed patient medical histories and chief complaints.
• Take X-rays and intraoral images to assist with treatment planning and document progress or changes.
• Perform oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
• Handle emergency measures in response to sudden adverse developments during patient treatment.
• Provide instructions for at-home care and oral health maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunity.
• 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 made up annually of top hygienists.
• Discounted in-house dental services for employees and their immediate families.
• Annual scrub allowance through uniform partners.
• Additional perks and fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

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