Dental Hygienist Gateway Dental Care
About The Position
Gateway Dental Care in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join its patient-focused, locally owned practice. The position is available full-time or part-time, Monday through Thursday. The hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal care, take dental images and impressions, and educate patients about oral hygiene. The practice describes its workplace as fast-paced, challenging, positive, and welcoming, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. The employer offers starting pay of $43.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus a bonus for production above daily goals. Additional offerings include free BCLS certification, free OSHA and HIPAA training, six hours of continuing education toward annual licensure, a $100 annual uniform allowance, and monthly coaching and in-depth training.
Requirements
- 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, an associate degree, or successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
- State license required.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough prophylaxis cleanings.
- Conduct 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
- Starting pay of $43.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.
- Bonus for production above daily goals.
- Free BCLS certification.
- Free OSHA and HIPAA training.
- Six hours of free continuing education toward annual licensure.
- $100 per year 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
High school or GED
