POSITION SUMMARY
Seeking a hygienist to join our amazing team. At Winterholler Dentistry, we believe the culture in our office not only allows us to serve our patients best, but also allows our team to work in a positive and uplifting environment.
Our Implant and Cosmetically focused practice strives to give a service that changes lives daily. This team member motivates, educates, and provides excellent treatment. Under indirect supervision, the Dental Hygienist will remove hard and soft deposits from teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. He or she will educate patients on oral hygiene, provide preventative dental care, take X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. By discovering and documenting areas of failure, both periodontally and restoratively, he or she facilitates the dentist’s diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Sign on Bonus paid after completing 90 day employment.
Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm, with Fridays as alternating half days. This position does involve travel to Payson, where our second location is twice per week. Travel is paid.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Welcome and seat patient cheerfully.
· Prepare and properly set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures.
· Review and update patient’s health history; chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance.
· Recognize early signs of periodontal disease; chart restorations and notate areas of concern.
· Develop and present treatment plans.
· Capture x-rays.
· Perform head, neck, and oral cancer exam.
· Use probes to examine gums to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Communicate findings to patient and doctor.
· Work chair side with Dentist as needed, assist doctor in hygiene examination.
· Schedule appropriate re-care appointments.
· Assist in sterilization duties.
· Maintain hygiene hand pieces and instruments in good repair and sufficient supply.
· Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.
· Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.
· Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
SUCCESS FACTORS
- Participate in marketing efforts and patient contact.
- Presents in a clean, well-groomed, and professional manner.
- Adheres to office policies.
- Must be flexible and understand that job duties may change from time to time and that this individual
may be asked to assist in other areas of the office.
- Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the patient.
- Ability to calm and reassure patients facing uncomfortable or painful procedures.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
· Associate's Degree from ADA accredited dental hygienist school.
· Current State Licensure.
· CPR Certification.
· Preferred one-year dental experience.
· Certified in anesthesia and/or sedation, if appropriate
1K Sign on Bonus after 3 month and 90 day review
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person