Dental Hygienist

Benefits Generous pay PTO and paid holidays Career growth within your practice and the region Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more Position Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM is currently seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients. This position will report to the Operations Manager. Pay $50–$58/hr Job Responsibilities Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all dental patients Record patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided Drive appointment processing and efficiency by supporting all clinical aspects of patient appointments as needed to meet the needs of the patient and keep the hygiene flow moving effectively. This may include, but is not limited to, taking x‑rays, charting, chair turnover, etc. Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by selecting, sterilizing, and sharpening instruments Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients, including cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high‑quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children Job Qualifications RDH state certification/license Prior pediatric dentistry experience preferred Ability to multi‑task and complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner Strong interpersonal skills Electronic Health Records (EHR) practice management software experience preferred In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr