Calling all Dental hygienists - Offering Flexible Days and Hours Offering a comprehensive benefits package - PTO, Sick, Holiday, Med/Vis/Dental, and more!

We are looking for an enthusiastic hygienist who loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients. Dr. Solooki is our doctor partner who has been with our company for over twenty years. His focus is providing comprehensive care for patients and putting the patients and their needs first. He likes to provide patients with the knowledge to link their oral and systemic health. What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love with a team that supports you in an environment with a shared passion for quality patient care? As a valued member of the family, we will support you, and invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and many other benefits! We believe in the value of talented people, and we aim to craft an environment that engages you professionally.

Days/Hours: Flexible we will work with your schedule 

Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00

We welcome hygienists from all different experience levels, including recent graduates, to join our team.

Here are a few reasons why hygienists love to work with us:

• You are in Control of your Schedule. As a Hygienist with us, you work with the front office staff on how to best schedule your appointments. We want you to maximize your time with each patient and not feel rushed. In addition, you work with the dentist(s) and support staff in the office to build a robust recall program and provide comprehensive care to patients.
• We support your Career Development & Growth with opportunities in our Company across various regions, including our corporate support team.

Essential Functions

• Review daily schedule with staff for hygiene patients
• Work with front office staff to schedule hygiene patients with efficiency
• Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
• Clearly communicate with patients in a professional manner
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
• Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
• Polish restorations
• Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
• Place medicaments subgingivally for periodontal disease treatment
• Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and sealants
• Evaluate patient comfort level during treatment and help relieve patient anxiety
• Accurately and appropriately record provided treatment
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
• Counsel patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition
• Review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist
• Handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations along and office policies and standard operating procedures
• Accurately record patient medical and dental histories
• Assist in the administration of the recall system
• Actively participate in team meetings

Education

• Must be licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
• Minimum two years associate’s degree (University-based dental hygiene programs, baccalaureate)
• Experience working in a fast-paced dental environment; DSO/Group Practice experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists and coworkers
• Strong verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
• Proficient multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Ability to travel between locations preferred