Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Shine Brighter as a Dental Hygienist with us!

We’re currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus* plus full benefits starting at just 30 hours! But more importantly, you’ll join a team where you can grow, feel supported, and help patients love their smiles. We are currently hiring for Full-Time and Part-Time positions – apply today to discuss schedule options!

Together we shine, one smile at a time. At Dental Associates, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care while creating a welcoming environment for both our patients and team members. As part of our team, you can expect competitive compensation, personalized mentorship, continuing education (CE) offerings, and abundant career growth opportunities, all while being supported by a dedicated team.

• Guaranteed hourly base pay of $51.00 with annual increases
• Plus, unlimited bonus potential of an EXTRA $3.00-20.00 bringing pay to $54-71/hour
• Guaranteed $5,000 Production Bonus in the first four months

CULTURE

• Team setting: stable schedules with a dedicated doctor and support staff create a cohesive teamwork-focused environment
• Mentorship: enjoy individual support from our internal Hygiene Service Line leaders who advocate for our RDH teams
• Growth potential: we have many examples of hygienists who have grown into leadership roles beyond chairside

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• PTO and paid holidays – for staff working 17 hours per week or more
• No forced vacations, take vacation on your time and your terms; you won’t need to take vacation when your doctor does

COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE

• Medical insurance (with HSA option) – for staff working 30 hours per week or more
• Company paid LTD, STD, Life insurance and AD&D – starting at 30 hours
• Dental insurance – starting at 17 hours

OTHER BENEFITS

• 401k with company match
• Annual uniform allowance
• In-house CE opportunities and annual CE reimbursement
• Company Wellness Program with incentives
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a positive experience throughout the entire patient interaction; from greeting, to seating and completing their in-clinic visit

• Exhibiting excellent customer service to create a positive patient experience, ensuring all treatment is provided with an awareness of individual patient’s needs and concerns
• Removing calculus deposits, accretions, stains, and cement from supra and sub-gingival surfaces of the teeth
• Performing periodontal therapy, including scaling & root planning when prescribed
• Completing head, neck and intra/extra-oral exams to detect any abnormal swelling or lesions that could indicated any type of pathology
• Examining teeth and assessing periodontal health of each patient to prior to exam by dentist
• Charting conditions of decay and disease for treatment as diagnosed by dentist assisting during examination

Job Requirements

• State of Wisconsin hygiene license (recent or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply!)

Preferences

• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents strongly preferred

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job. Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.