What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Emergency Dental | Milwaukee, WI position at Emergency Dental of America?
Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Emergency Dental | Milwaukee, WI
Variety. Purpose. Impact.
This is where your skills make a difference every single day.
If you’re looking for a role where no two days feel the same—and your work truly matters—you’ll want to take a closer look.
At Emergency Dental of Milwaukee, patients come to us in pain, unsure, and needing help right away. We turn urgent visits into lasting patient relationships. What happens next matters—and our hygienists play a key role in shaping that experience.
Care guides us. Purpose fuels us. Service fulfills us.
And that shows up in how we treat every patient.
Your Impact Here Is Bigger
This isn’t just about cleanings—it’s about connection.
- You help transform emergency patients into long-term patients
- You build trust through individualized, patient-first care
- You educate in a way that makes patients want to take ownership of their health
- You don’t follow insurance—you follow what’s clinically right
- You’re not limited to one lane—you’re part of the full patient journey
- You don’t just treat—you help build patient retention and trust
This is hygiene with autonomy, influence, and purpose.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver comprehensive hygiene care.
- Perform detailed assessments and support clinically sound, patient-first treatment planning, taking ALL radiographs/intraoral photos.
- Provide individualized care—no cookie-cutter approach
- Educate patients clearly so they understand the why behind their care
- Assist doctors when needed (including numbing, procedures, and follow-ups)
- Jump in as part of the team—room turnover, sterilization, whatever helps the day run smoothly
Who Thrives in This Role
- An active, licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) (Wisconsin)
- Current CPR license preferred
- Someone who understands that great hygiene builds long-term patient relationships
- A team player—no ego, no “that’s not my job” mindset
- Strong communicator who can connect quickly and genuinely
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Motivated by making a lasting impact—not just completing procedures
Why Emergency Dental?
- Be part of something bigger – Help build a patient retention model from emergency care
- Clinical autonomy – Do what’s right, not what’s covered
- Never monotonous – Every day brings something different
- Team-first culture – Everyone contributes, everyone matters
- Build-your-own schedule – Flexibility with ownership
The Details
- Pay: Pay: $50.00 – $65.00 per hour (based on experience and availability)
- Additional Compensation: 2–3% of hygiene production
- Schedule: Flexible / build-your-own (Monday-Friday)
- Type: Part-time, 2 days/week or 15-20 hrs/week
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This role is a little different—on purpose.
It’s for the hygienist who wants to stay engaged, be part of a strong team, and make a real impact—not just go through the motions.
It’s for the hygienist who wants to grow, contribute, and operate at a higher level.
If that sounds like you—
Apply today and step into something more.
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $65