Full-time or Part-time options available. Candidate must be available for Thursdays from 8-5 but beyond that we can fill your schedule with as many hours as you'd like.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing quality oral healthcare to our patients. Your primary responsibilities will include performing dental cleanings, conducting patient assessments, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
Duties:
- Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling, polishing, and debridement
- Conduct patient assessments, including reviewing medical history and taking vital signs
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures by providing necessary instruments and materials
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized recommendations for at-home care
- Administer local anesthesia as needed for patient comfort
- Take dental x-rays and develop them for diagnostic purposes
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using dental software (e.g., Dentrix)
- Follow strict infection control protocols to ensure a safe and sterile environment
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in dental technology and techniques through continuing education
Requirements:
- Valid Dental Hygiene license in the state of Indiana
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
- Proficiency in using dental software Open Dental and for record keeping and treatment planning
- Proficiency in using Dexis dental software for x-rays
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and materials
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral health practices
- Ability to work well within a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
- Familiarity with dental coding and terminology related to dental procedures is a plus
At our dental office, we offer competitive pay and benefits packages. Dentistry can be a tough job and we want to reward you for the effort you put in. We also want to make each day as enjoyable as possible while providing exceptional care to our patients.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $41.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person