What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist position at Dental associates of Lodi?
Part-Time Dental Hygienist
We are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Dental Hygienist to join our team in a modern practice focused on comprehensive dentistry, preventive care, and exceptional patient experiences.
Schedule Expectations- Part-time position with a flexible schedule
- Monday–Thursday
- Office hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Flexible days based on availability and practice needs
- Consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability are essential
- Provide thorough, high-quality preventive dental hygiene care
- Perform dental cleanings, periodontal assessments, and appropriate preventive treatments
- Take and review dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and personalized home-care recommendations
- Perform iTero digital scans for diagnostic, restorative, and orthodontic purposes
- Assist with Invisalign® digital scanning and records as part of the patient treatment process
- Support the doctor in presenting and educating patients about Invisalign and comprehensive treatment options
- Help identify patients who may benefit from additional comprehensive dental treatment and communicate findings to the dentist
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records
- Communicate effectively with the dentist and dental team regarding patient needs and treatment recommendations
- Follow all OSHA, infection-control, sterilization, and office protocols
- Provide a welcoming, comfortable, and professional patient experience
- Work as part of a collaborative team delivering comprehensive dental care
- Providing exceptional, thorough, and efficient hygiene care
- Patients feel comfortable, valued, and well-informed about their oral health
- Strong patient education and communication
- Accurate periodontal assessments, documentation, and digital scanning
- Confident and effective use of iTero and Invisalign scanning technology
- Recognizing opportunities for comprehensive care and appropriately communicating them to the doctor
- Building strong, long-term relationships with patients
- Maintaining excellent clinical standards and infection-control practices
- Being dependable, punctual, positive, and supportive of the entire dental team
We are seeking someone who is professional, personable, detail-oriented, technology-friendly, and passionate about comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships with patients while working collaboratively with the doctor and team to provide an exceptional dental experience.
Skills:- General Practice
- Open Dental
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- PTO
- Bonuses
- $50-$60/hour
Salary : $50 - $60