Dental Hygienist
Practice Description:
- Long-standing office with loyal patient base: Indicates stability and trust within the community.
- High quality of care: Emphasizes commitment to excellence in patient treatment.
- One hour allotted per patient for recare visits: Highlights focus on thorough care and patient comfort.
- New equipment: Indicates investment in modern dental technology.
- Low-stress work environment: Promotes a relaxed and supportive workplace atmosphere.
- Great staff that has fun together: Emphasizes teamwork and a positive workplace culture.
Job Description Highlights:
- Position: Dental Hygienist.
- Schedule: 2-4 days per week, flexible days, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Experience: Preferably 2+ years, but new graduates are welcome.
- Skills: Emphasis on gentle yet thorough patient care, excellent customer service, self-motivation, organization, and teamwork.
- Software Experience: Dentrix experience is a plus.
- Compensation: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).
- Benefits: Includes medical insurance (Regence), dental insurance (in-house policy), 401K (4% match), and paid time off (vacation, compensation, holiday).
Staff Details:
- Dentists: 1
- Registered Dental Hygienists: 2 (including the position being hired for)
- Assistants: 2
- Front Office: 2
- Sterilization Technicians: 0
Additional Information:
- Bonus: Yes
Job Requirements:
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Work Schedule: The schedule is specified as Monday to Thursday, with hours from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day. There's no work on Fridays based on the provided schedule.
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Years of Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in dental hygiene.
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Required Skills:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
- Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist.
- Strong understanding of medical coding and dental clinic systems.
- Certification in infection control and HIPAA compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive attitude.
- Commitment to staying current with industry developments and continuing education.
Additional Notes:
- The schedule is fixed from Monday to Thursday, providing a consistent workweek with no Fridays mentioned.
- Skills required include both technical expertise (such as dental hygiene procedures and medical coding) and soft skills (communication, teamwork).
- Continuing education and staying updated with industry standards are emphasized, reflecting a commitment to professional growth.
About Dental Professionals
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Full-time Flexible: You can qualify as our full-time employee, and we’ll provide you with a competitive pay and benefits package! YOU DECIDE YOUR SCHEDULE. Work when YOU want and as much as you want. You can have the flexibility to work around YOUR life rather than trying to fit in life around your work schedule.
Per Diem: Pick up an occasional shift whenever it fits your schedule, while you’re between jobs, or during an office closure.
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