Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist

About the Role Our busy and growing dental practice is seeking a self-motivated, detailed-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our clinical team
. In this role, you will deliver hands-on preventative and periodontal patient care, conduct oral health screenings, educate patients, and collaborate closely with dentists to support comprehensive oral health
.

• Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00 / hour

• Bonus Structure: Opportunities to earn monthly production bonuses and incentive pay based on performance metrics
  

• Job Type: Full-time, In-Office
  

• Schedule:

  • Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    

  • Note: Flexibility to travel to local nearby practice locations as needed
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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Hygiene Services

• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, sealant application, fluoride treatments, and impression taking
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• Administer local anesthetic agents and handle emergency dental situations as necessary
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• Conduct medical/dental history reviews, vital sign checks, risk assessments, and extra/intraoral examinations
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• Take diagnostic radiographs (x-rays) and document clinical conditions accurately in patient charts
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• Sterilize instruments, sharpen tools, and disinfect operatories between patients in accordance with OSHA, HIPAA, and universal precautions
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Patient Education & Practice Growth

• Deliver comprehensive oral health education, demonstrating proper brushing/flossing techniques and providing nutritional counseling
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• Advise patients on treatment recommendations, present smile feedback options, and refer suspicious findings or decay to the dentist
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• Schedule patients for follow-up hygiene visits and assist with front-office recall efforts as needed
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Key Performance Metrics

• Rebook/reschedule 95%+ of patients for future hygiene visits
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• Maintain $150/hour in unassisted production
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• Complete adult hygiene recare and new patient appointments within 60 minutes (90%+ of the time)
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• Maintain a minimum 50% fluoride acceptance rate
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Requirements & Qualifications

Required:

• Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited CODA program
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• Active State Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing
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• Current CPR certification and Radiograph/X-ray certification
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• 1+ years of experience as a practicing Dental Hygienist
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Preferred:

• Competency across all periodontal classifications, dental hygiene diagnosis, and case presentations
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• Strong clinical problem-solving skills and thorough understanding of ethical, legal, and regulatory concepts
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($40–$50/hr) plus bonus/incentive opportunities
  

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  

• Group Health Insurance & Dental Care
  

• 401(k) with employer match
  

• Continuing Education support & Uniform allowance
  

• Modern office equipped with digital radiography and advanced technology