Dental Hygienist | Full Time + Full Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Hygienist at Secure Dental is a key member of the team, working closely with our dentists to ensure a dynamic and memorable patient experience. This role is responsible for the delivery of exceptional dental care through conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, and educating patients on oral health and preventative care. The Dental Hygienist is the patient’s advocate throughout their dental experience, providing meaningful patient feedback with compassion.

ABOUT SECURE DENTAL

We are Secure Dental, a practice focused on providing advanced dental services with state of the art equipment and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to transform our patients' lifestyle through personalized and remarkable dental care. We are accountable and disciplined in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are aligned, productive, transparent, and results oriented.

OBJECTIVES

Record treatment information in the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the treatment plan, and schedule next appointment

Record evaluation of periodontal conditions, occlusal relations and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist

Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments

Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease

Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis

Guide patients through their dental work process

Ensure patients are well educated on their dental plan including homecare plan

Maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment inventory, and other ancillary duties

Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training

Performs other related duties as assigned by management

COMPETENCIES

Accountable and coachable to learn the Secure Dental way of delivering dental care

Knowledge of dental practices

Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office

Ability to use Cavitron

Strong patient service along with the ability to develop excellent patient relationships

Ability to communicate and work with all team members across multiple levels

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to maintain state requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene

RDH Stat License

X-ray Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk using a computer

Hand-eye coordination; hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects

Ability to sit, walk, stand, squat, bend, stoop, and reach

Ability to see as close range

BENEFITS

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Opportunity for Incentive Compensation

Leadership Autonomy

Work Life Balance with Fixed hours

Professional Training & Development Opportunities

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Secure Dental recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to info@secure-dental.com. Already a Secure Dental candidate? Please connect directly with your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.