Job Description
Job Description
About the Role Our busy and growing dental practice is seeking a self-motivated, detailed-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will deliver hands-on preventative and periodontal patient care, conduct oral health screenings, educate patients, and collaborate closely with dentists to support comprehensive oral health.
- Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00 / hour
- Bonus Structure: Opportunities to earn monthly production bonuses and incentive pay based on performance metrics
- Job Type: Full-time, In-Office
- Schedule:
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- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Note: Flexibility to travel to local nearby practice locations as needed.
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Hygiene Services
- Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, sealant application, fluoride treatments, and impression taking.
- Administer local anesthetic agents and handle emergency dental situations as necessary.
- Conduct medical/dental history reviews, vital sign checks, risk assessments, and extra/intraoral examinations.
- Take diagnostic radiographs (x-rays) and document clinical conditions accurately in patient charts.
- Sterilize instruments, sharpen tools, and disinfect operatories between patients in accordance with OSHA, HIPAA, and universal precautions.
Patient Education & Practice Growth
- Deliver comprehensive oral health education, demonstrating proper brushing/flossing techniques and providing nutritional counseling.
- Advise patients on treatment recommendations, present smile feedback options, and refer suspicious findings or decay to the dentist.
- Schedule patients for follow-up hygiene visits and assist with front-office recall efforts as needed.
Key Performance Metrics
- Rebook/reschedule 95%+ of patients for future hygiene visits.
- Maintain $150/hour in unassisted production.
- Complete adult hygiene recare and new patient appointments within 60 minutes (90%+ of the time).
- Maintain a minimum 50% fluoride acceptance rate.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required:
- Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited CODA program.
- Active State Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing.
- Current CPR certification and Radiograph/X-ray certification.
- 1+ years of experience as a practicing Dental Hygienist.
Preferred:
- Competency across all periodontal classifications, dental hygiene diagnosis, and case presentations.
- Strong clinical problem-solving skills and thorough understanding of ethical, legal, and regulatory concepts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation ($40–$50/hr) plus bonus/incentive opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Group Health Insurance & Dental Care
- 401(k) with employer match
- Continuing Education support & Uniform allowance
- Modern office equipped with digital radiography and advanced technology