Dental Hygienist

Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Rockville, MD office. As a patient-focused implant practice, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a welcoming, high-touch clinical environment. The ideal candidate is confident in periodontal care , has experience working with dental implants and removable prostheses , and is looking for a part-time schedule every other Monday . This role is well suited for a hygienist who values quality over volume and enjoys supporting life-changing implant dentistry alongside a collaborative clinical team.

Department : Operations
Reports to:  Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Schedule:  Ideal Schedule 2 days per month, every other Monday. 
Compensation Information: $60-70 per hour, eligible for overtime
Benefits (varies by hours worked):

• PTO: 1.54 hours accrued for every 40 hours worked
• Sick Leave: 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked maxing at 40 hours

Company Overview

Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers have been created by doctors to improve the lives of the patients who entrust us with their care. We have taken the "corporate feel" that exists with big dental implant clinics and become hyper-focused on patient experience and care to drive our company. If you are passionate about helping people start over and strengthen their confidence, then Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers is a great place to call your home. Everyone involved wants to make a positive impact with the work and efforts we give- this is how we can truly make a difference. If this speaks to you, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Position Summary

Smart Arches is looking to hire an enthusiastic dental hygienist to join our dedicated dental team. Thanks to a steady demand for our services, a loyal and strong patient base, we are expanding our horizon even further. As a result, we are looking for excellent talents to grow with us. Our Registered Dental Hygienist role is for any qualified individual, including recent Hygiene school graduates! 

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent patient care
• Take and develop dental x rays
• Assess patients' oral health and report findings to dentists
• Document patient care and treatment plans
• Educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Dental Hygiene license (Required)
• Local Anesthesia (Preferred, but not required)

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Smart Arches values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged. Smart Arches is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Smart Arches is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.