Registered Dental Hygienist
About The Position
We are looking for a full-time hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and documents patients’ oral health, educates patients, collaborates with dentists on diagnoses and treatment plans, and presents care recommendations and related costs. The role also includes maintaining a safe, clean operatory and following OSHA and infection-control standards. Essential physical requirements apply, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Reliability, including regular, predictable, and on-time attendance.
- Engaged, focused patient care and a positive, professional attitude, including on busy days and when receiving feedback.
- Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
- Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and comfortably recommend treatment.
- Ability to discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently.
- Professional presentation, including high standards for personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
- Ability to sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position; bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly; and use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements throughout appointments.
- Ability to see clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color, and to hear and speak clearly while masked.
- Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to wear required protective equipment for the full shift and work safely with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.
Nice To Haves
- Local anesthesia certification is listed as required or preferred.
- Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
- Experience with Denticon practice management software.
- New graduates are welcome, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
- Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
- Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
- Educate patients about their oral health and explain the reasons behind recommended care.
- Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
- Present treatment plans chairside in plain language, explaining what the patient needs and why.
- Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options clearly and confidently, without pressure.
- Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state law.
- Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
- Ensure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
- Document accurately and completely in the patient record.
- Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
- Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and contribute to the success of the office.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Monthly hygiene bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
