Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team at Rabbit Hill Family Dentistry as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RHA) in an evening and every other Saturday. Your expertise, energy, and passion for patient care will help create a positive, welcoming, and professional experience for every patient. In this important role, you will provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene services, assess patients’ oral health, educate them on effective home-care practices, and work closely with the dental team to support excellent long-term oral health outcomes.

This paid position is ideal for a hygienist who enjoys a flexible schedule and is available to work evenings and weekends. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced dental environment while building strong, lasting relationships with patients.

Duties
Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services, including scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, and preventive care
Perform thorough periodontal assessments and charting, identifying areas of concern and communicating findings with the dentist
Take dental radiographs (X-rays) as required while following appropriate radiation safety and infection control protocols
Educate patients of all ages on proper brushing, flossing, nutrition, and individualized oral hygiene practices
Develop personalized hygiene treatment plans and provide recommendations based on each patient’s oral health needs
Monitor periodontal health and recognize signs of gingivitis, periodontitis, caries, and other oral health concerns
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including periodontal charting, treatment notes, radiographs, and patient education
Work closely with dentists and other team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care and treatment
Provide a calm, positive, and comfortable experience for patients, including children, anxious patients, and individuals with special needs
Maintain high standards of sterilization, infection prevention, operatory preparation, and clinical safety
Stay current with dental hygiene techniques, preventive care recommendations, and professional standards
Build lasting relationships with patients while encouraging regular hygiene visits and ongoing preventive care
Skills
Strong clinical skills in dental hygiene, including scaling, root surface debridement, polishing, fluoride application, and periodontal assessment
Thorough understanding of oral anatomy, periodontics, infection prevention, and dental terminology
Ability to confidently assess and document periodontal conditions and communicate findings to the dentist
Strong patient education and communication skills with the ability to explain treatment and oral health recommendations in an approachable manner
Comfortable working with patients of all ages, including pediatrics, anxious patients, and special needs patients
Experience with dental practice management software such as Dentrix or similar systems for charting, scheduling, and patient records
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to maintain an efficient hygiene schedule
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with dentists and the broader dental team
Professional, compassionate, and personable approach to patient care
Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical care, sterilization, safety, and professionalism
Previous experience in a dental hygiene setting is an asset
This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients while providing high-quality, patient-centered care. At Rabbit Hill Family Dentistry, we value energetic team players who take pride in their work, support one another, and are committed to creating an exceptional experience for every patient. Availability for evening and weekend shifts is required.

Pay: $20.73-$34.71 per hour
Work Location: In person