Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Flexible Part-Time Schedule
About The Position
A patient-focused dental practice in Taylorsville, Utah, is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist for a part-time schedule of approximately 14 hours per week. The standard schedule is Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with flexibility to discuss later start or earlier finish times. The position offers a single-column schedule, 60-minute hygiene appointments, and approximately six patients per day, allowing time for comprehensive care and patient education. The hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal care, complete assessments and clinical charting, take digital dental X-rays as needed, and help patients maintain their preventive care. The practice emphasizes comprehensive, patient-centered dentistry and biomimetic principles, and offers modern equipment and a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Active Utah Registered Dental Hygienist license.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Calm, organized approach to patient care.
- Attention to detail and a welcoming bedside manner.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
- Genuine interest in learning and providing high-quality care.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience is preferred; newer graduates with strong potential, willingness to learn, and commitment to patient care are also encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide preventive dental hygiene and periodontal care.
- Clean teeth and assess patients for signs of oral disease.
- Perform periodontal assessments and maintain accurate clinical charting.
- Complete recare appointments and help patients stay on track with preventive care.
- Take digital dental X-rays as needed.
- Educate patients about oral hygiene, periodontal health, and home-care recommendations.
- Communicate clinical findings and patient needs with the doctor and dental team.
- Support comprehensive hygiene services, including applicable adjunctive therapies offered by the practice.
- Build trusting relationships with patients through compassionate, personalized care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable clinical standards.
Benefits
- Guaranteed daily minimum pay.
- Dental benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Continuing education credits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Bonus opportunities and incentives.
- Training and team lunches.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
