Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a dental hygienist with a friendly personality, a passion for providing excellent care, and who is excited to work along a supportive and cohesive team!
Smiles of Groton is a family-owned dental practice that is committed to maintaining a positive and fun work environment, building trusting relationships with our patients, and providing a 5-star experience! Working well as a team has always been critical to the success of our office, and is why we organize several team-building events each year for professional development and to have fun as a team.
If you are looking to find an office with a great reputation in the community and where your contributions are valued and appreciated - we would love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
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Perform dental cleanings, periodontal treatments, and preventative care procedures in a gentle and thorough manner
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Chart and assess a patient's periodontal health and collaborate with the Doctors on recommended treatment.
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Obtain radiographs, intraoral photos, and intraoral iTero scans to be used for diagnosis and patient education.
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Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, overall dental health, and recommended treatments.
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Review patient’s medical history and update clinical records.
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Work closely with our dentists and team members to ensure seamless patient care.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
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Assist with sterilization of dental instruments, and be willing to be a team player with various intra-office tasks.
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Stay current with new techniques, technology, and best practices in dental hygiene.
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
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Enjoys getting to know their patients!
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Friendly and professional demeanor
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An excellent team player
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An interest in learning new skills, technologies, and procedures
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Great attention to detail
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Ability to multitask and work efficiently
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Prior experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Production-based bonuses
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401k with employer match
- Employee discounts
- CE reimbursement
- A supportive, positive, and collaborative team culture!
- 90 minute new patient appointments and 60 minute recall appointments.
- A loyal patient base, and a great reputation in the community.
Compensation is competitive, and will be determined based on skills and experience.
This position is either for a 3 or 4 day workweek, providing you with an excellent work-life balance.
4-day week hours for this position are as follows: Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-4, Wednesday 8-5, Thursday 8-4
The 3-day work-week would be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.