Registered Dental Hygienist

Job description:
Job overview:
We are a well established, private dental office in search of a dedicated and experienced registered Dental Hygienist with excellent communication skills to join our family oriented practice. We are seeking a patient oriented and friendly team player. Our patients are like family and many of them have been going to this office for 20+ years. Currently, we are looking for a Dental Hygienist to ideally work Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 5 PM. We are also flexible with days as our office is open from Monday through Thursday with lunch to refresh from 1 to 2pm. There is one column for our hygiene appointments with one patient per hour (SRP’s are longer).

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Review and record patient’s medical and dental history
Educate on oral hygiene practices
Partnering with the dentist to provide the patient with a comprehensive periodontal treatment plan, using non-surgical techniques
Taking digital x-rays as needed
Intra-oral scanning using Itero
Local anesthesia
Laser treatment, if licensed
Arestin or another medicament placement
Application of fluoride, varnish, and chlorhexidine irrigation
Prepare and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and the hygiene room, to infection control protocols
Pre-book patient‘s next recall visit
Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program and licensed in Nevada
Current CPR Certification
Experience:
One to three years of dental hygiene experience preferred
Familiarity with Dentrix dental software and Dexis digital radiography preferred
Perks:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Discount on dental services
Continuing education opportunities
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $390.00 - $440.00 per day
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist license (Required)
Work Location: In person