Dental Hygienist

We are looking to hire a Dental Hygienist who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field. This is a part-time position (Monday,Wednesday and Friday) with competitive pay and great benefits ! WHO WE ARE: Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to putting our patients first and making every visit a joyful experience. At Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry, we have built our practice around one main principle — compassion. We show compassion to our patients, their families, and to each other. Visit our website to learn more: WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Someone who has a Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program and an active Nebraska dental hygiene license. Strong clinical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. Comfort working with children, including patients who may be anxious, have special needs, or require additional patience and support. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain oral health recommendations in a way that is easy for children and parents to understand. Comfort using dental practice management software, digital radiography, and other common dental technology. Reliable attendance, flexibility, professionalism, and a willingness to support the needs of the practice. A positive, team-oriented attitude and openness to feedback, coaching, and continued learning. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide preventive dental hygiene services for pediatric patients in accordance with the dentist's treatment plan and applicable standards of care. Perform comprehensive dental prophylaxis, including removal of plaque, calculus, and stain. Apply fluoride, sealants, and other preventive treatments as directed. Complete periodontal probing, charting, and other clinical assessments as appropriate. Obtain and document digital radiographs, including bitewings, periapical images, panoramic images, and other required diagnostic images. Provide chairside assistance and four-handed support to the dentist when needed, including helping stabilize and comfort pediatric patients. Provide age-appropriate oral hygiene and nutrition education and confidently answer questions from patients and parents. Discuss recommended continuing care, treatment needs, and preventive strategies with families in a clear, compassionate manner. Prepare, disinfect, set up, and tear down operatories, dental chairs, brushing stations, and other clinical areas throughout the day. Monitor upcoming appointments to identify future treatment, supply, or preparation needs and help ensure the schedule is appropriately prepared. Identify supply needs and communicate ordering or stocking needs to the appropriate team member. Keep treatment areas, equipment, and common clinical spaces clean, organized, safe, and well maintained. Support the Clinic/Practice Coordinator during absences or as needed with appropriate administrative or operational tasks. Assist with special projects and other non-clinical responsibilities when patient care needs allow. Accept feedback and coaching with a growth mindset and actively contribute to a collaborative team environment. Communicate professionally and respectfully with dentists, hygienists, assistants, coordinators, managers, patients, parents, and other team members. Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Hygienist, Dentist, Practice/Clinic Coordinator, or Practice Administrator. We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours , competitive salaries ($45/hour) , and excellent benefits packages . Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry participates in E-Verify #J-18808-Ljbffr