About this role
We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our well-established practice with flexible full/part time schedules available. At our office, you’ll have the chance to grow your dental career through a wide range of services in a supportive, mentoring environment. We offer cutting-edge technology, ongoing professional development, and prioritize patient care above all else. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, medical, and vision coverage, paid vacation and 401(k).
If you're seeking a dynamic work environment with a collaborative and fun team culture, we’d love to hear from you!
The ideal candidate:
- Love to grow both professionally and personally
- Have excellent communication skills with patients and teammates
- Have a passion for dental hygiene and educating patients to participate in their care
- Enjoy working in a team environment in which all members are highly valued
- Have a pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
- Give attention to detail and maintain a system to preserve brand consistency ·
Responsibilities
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Conduct patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions
- Take digital dental x-rays
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral health instructions
- Document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Dentrix
- Maintain infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
- Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive dental care
Requirements
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Job Requirements
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Must possess a valid RDH license to practice in Alaska
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
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Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
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Knowledge and implementation of proper sterilization techniques
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Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate charting and documentation of patient records
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Laser Certification (preferred)
Benefits
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Medical/Vision/Life Insurance
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Dental Benefits
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401K
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Supplemental Aflac Coverage
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Uniform Allowance
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Professional Development Assistance