Registered Dental Hygienist Part time

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Salary- negotiable hourly rate
• hours 7:15 to 4:45
• Paid parking
• Employee discount on dental services
• 401k
• Employer Matching 401k
• Team events
• Florida Probe
• Cavijet

Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! Drs. Kaihara, Watkins and Wang are in need of a hygienist in our 2440 M St NW, DC location on Thursdays from 7:15-4:45 and hoping to expand in the near future. We are a prosthodontic practice. The ideal candidate is DC licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has two years of experience preferred. We must find someone who is punctual, well organized, ambitious, has great communication skills and loves interacting with people as well as having exceptional hygiene skills. We are committed to our patients, value our employees and provide the optimum level of care. Our patients dental health is our highest priority. We are driven by our core values and mission statement. We would like to have you join our team if you have similar values. If youre friendly, outgoing, have attention to detail and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Prep sterilized equipment
• Maintain Sharpened instruments
• Periodontal charting a must (we use Florida Probe)
• Update medical histories
• Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
• Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
• Create digital scans
• Take x-rays- FMX or Panorex as well as routine BWX
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelors or Masters degree
• Current DC Dental Hygienist licensure
• At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills