Registered Dental Hygienist (Accelerated Hygiene Position)

Seeking a skilled and people-friendly hygienist to join our team. Looking for Monday - Thursday at a modern, well established, friendly, Perio conscious office. Can't work Full-time?? We will work with Part-time candidates too! We offer excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays . We'd love to meet you! What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you. Benefits include: 6 Paid Holidays, up to 4 weeks of PTO, Medical Insurance, Free Dentistry for yourself and dependents minus lab fees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
• Sterilize dental instruments properly
• Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
• Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
• Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
• Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
• Take X-rays or dental impressions
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Monitor supplies

Skills

• Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• A patient and friendly personality
• Attention to detail
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid licence to practice

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $500.00 - $650.00 per day

Expected hours: 30 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Dental License (Required)

Work Location: In person