Dental Hygienist for Mondays

82nd Drive Dental • Woodburn, OR

12d

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality dental care and help patients feel comfortable. The hygienist will screen patients, perform cleanings, support dentists during exams and procedures, and educate patients about oral health. The role requires a current dental hygienist license, at least two years of dental hygiene experience, and comfort with SRP, nitrous oxide, anesthetic, a Cavitron, dental loupes, and Nomad x-rays. The position is for Mondays and pays $70.00 per hour.

The practice provides a wide range of services, including braces, root canals, tooth-colored fillings, implants, and Botox. Its team values lifelong learning, patient education, preventative care, and helping patients overcome barriers to oral health. The practice's health mission is to provide a positive patient experience through compassion, listening, understanding, and education.

Requirements

• Current dental hygienist licensure.
• At least 2 years of experience in dental hygiene.
• Comfort with SRP, nitrous oxide, and anesthetic.
• Use of a Cavitron and dental loupes is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Dentrix experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and help them feel comfortable.
• Discuss dental care plans with patients and answer their questions.
• Prepare sterilized equipment for dentists’ exams and procedures.
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories.
• Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories.
• Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection.
• Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments.
• Teach patients good oral hygiene techniques.
• Create dental impressions.
• Take x-rays using Nomads.
• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams.
• Follow health and safety regulations and office policies.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree