Dental Hygienist

Part-Time Dental Hygienist (2 Days/Week)

Location: Brick and Monroe, NJ

Schedule: 2 Days per Week (1 day at each practice - preferably Mondays and Thursdays)

Compensation: Competitive pay!

About Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers

Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers were founded by doctors with a mission to transform patients' lives through exceptional, compassionate care. We've eliminated the typical "corporate clinic" feel and built a patient-focused environment where our teams are valued, supported, and empowered to make a real difference every day.

If helping patients regain confidence and improve their quality of life inspires you, Smart Arches is an incredible place to grow your career.

Position Summary

We are seeking one motivated, patient-centered Part-Time Dental Hygienist to support two of our New Jersey practices — one day per week in Monroe, NJ and one day per week in Brick, NJ.

This role is ideal for a Hygienist who values flexibility, consistency, and a supportive clinical environment. You'll work with a strong and loyal patient base alongside a collaborative care team focused on high-quality outcomes and exceptional patient experience.

This position is open to both experienced Hygienists and recent graduates.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide exceptional, compassionate patient care
• Take, develop, and evaluate dental X-rays
• Assess patients' oral health conditions and report findings to the dentist
• Document patient care and treatment plans thoroughly
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and home-care techniques
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and compliant operatory
• Perform miscellaneous duties as needed

Qualifications

• Active Dental Hygiene License (Required)
• Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred but not required)
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to work one consistent day per week at each location
• Flexibility and reliability across both practice sites

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate clinical information to patients and dental professionals
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and patient rapport
• Ability to adapt smoothly between two practice environments

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.