Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Dental Hygienist

Traveling Hygienist position located in New Orleans

Compensation: $50-$54/hour plus production incentives

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, and support for continuing education.

What We Offer

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive hourly wage
• Bi-weekly production bonuses with no cap
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans with employer matching
• Flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and company holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Company-sponsored certification training, including CPR, radiology, nitrous oxide, and more

Your Responsibilities as a Dental Hygienist

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to all patients
• Conduct scaling and prophylaxis, take x-rays, apply sealants and fluoride, and perform related tasks under the supervision of a general dentist
• Deliver same-day care whenever feasible to enhance customer satisfaction
• Educate patients and their families on proper oral hygiene practices
• Evaluate dental conditions and needs, reviewing patients' medical histories
• Guide patients and their families through the entire treatment process
• Assist with dental and periodontal charting as required
• Take and organize x-rays in patient records as necessary
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements and organizational standards

Qualifications

• Valid state Dental Hygienist license
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, including a practical skills assessment (mandatory upon hiring)

About Us

• Our organization is dedicated to creating over a million healthy, happy smiles each year, supported by a team of more than 2,000 professionals nationwide. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality, affordable dental care, and we seek a hygienist who shares this vision and enjoys working with children, who represent approximately 70% of our patient demographic.

We prioritize teamwork, mutual respect, and collaboration, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.