Registered Dental Hygienist - Huggins Dental

Huggins Dental is hiring a Dental Hygienist!

Private practice, great pay, 4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working dental hygienist. This is a GREAT opportunity to join a single location, private practice where you are highly respected and given enough time to treat your patients! Our team looks after one another and we have a culture that we are proud of!

Our hours are 8-4:30 Monday-Thursday and 8-1:30 on Friday. We are looking for someone to work a consistent 2-4 days per week. Pay will be based on experience.

Our practice is located off of Poinsett Highway between downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest. Check us out at hugginsdental.com.

Responsibilities
Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Excitement to treat patients of all ages
Ability to work efficiently without compromising care
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Complete non-surgical scaling and root planing
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Skills
Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Ability to anesthetize patients
Registered Dental Hygienist
Valid license to practice
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person