Registered Dental Hygienist

Rivertown Dental | Viroqua - Registered Dental Hygienist

Welcome to Rivertown Dental, a modern, team-first, privately-owned practice on a mission to change the landscape of dentistry. Equipped with the latest technology, we provide not only exceptional care for our patients but also abundant opportunities for our team to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our mission is simple: Creating exceptional dental experiences, every day. Guided by values of alignment, commitment, excellence, inspiration, leadership, and integrity, we work with heart, strive for growth, and always do what’s right.
We pride ourselves on a world-class culture that allows our team to focus on self-care, so that they can better serve their team, patients and community!

Pay

$45~$55 per hour

Salary Details
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

Full-time

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene required
Valid Dental Hygiene Wisconsin licensure required
Nitrous and anesthetic certification, completed or will complete
Currently wears or discuss starting to wear loupes is preferred
Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) and medical terminology is required

Job Description

Prepares the treatment room for the patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares the patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping the patient.
Presents treatment to patients
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health.
Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of bone loss, attachment loss & recession, exposing radiographic series and necessary intraoral imaging.
Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
Removes cement from crowns and bridges if needed.
Administers local anesthetic agents.
Helps the team manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, directory of emergency numbers and adhering to the RTD Emergency SOP & Safety Plan.
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions, postoperative instructionst.
Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical & dental histories and documenting in patient records.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Monitors dental hygiene supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipates needed supplies.
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Embraces opportunities for learning and professional growth & development through continued education & training.
Assignments and/or tasks as requested and agreed upon for the betterment of RTD utilizing individual time & talents.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Eligible ($5,000)
Flexible full-time or part-time hours
1-on-1 mentorship for your personal, professional, and even financial goals
Competitive benefits: medical, vision, dental, PTO, education assistance, 401(k)
Provided uniforms + onsite laundry
A growth culture that invests in your learning, well-being, and long-term success
A privately owned, group practice that is growing in the Coulee Region with advancement opportunities

Jobley Bonus: $180 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Shift & Schedule

Flexible Working Schedule

About the Practice

• Name: Rivertown Dental - Viroqua
• Location: 1202 N Main St Suite C, Viroqua, WI 54665