Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental Hygienist (RDH) ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005. We are seeking a highly skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. This is a part‑time position (2 days per week – Monday/Thursday or Wednesday/Thursday). Compensation is $50–$60 per hour. Job Purpose Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Duties Work in partnership with the doctor to capture prosthodontic exam information to be used for implant treatment planning. Work in partnership with our Sales Consultants to ensure that world‑class patient care is delivered and revenue targets are achieved. Prepare the treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepare patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient. Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments. Select materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health. Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth, from beneath gum margins, around abutments and restorations of implant crowns/bridges and around abutments and beneath full‑arch fixed implant restorations. Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gingiva and oral/peri‑implant mucosa using probes to locate periodontal and peri‑implant disease; assessing levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies. Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity‑preventing agents. Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; placing, carving, and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns and bridges. Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers. Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit. Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols. Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills / Qualifications At least 3 years experience as a hygienist. Experience selling dental hygiene products with a proven sales record. Dental implant experience strongly desired, particularly with fixed full‑arch prostheses. Commitment to providing world‑class patient experience. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (email and contact management; Windows preferred). Professional appearance. Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance. Creating a safe, effective environment. Listening, teamwork, thoroughness, self‑development. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers