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Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Full-Time
Location: Maplewood, NJ
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | No Fridays or Weekends
Join Our Dental Team!
Our established, patient-centered dental practice in Maplewood, New Jersey, is seeking a skilled, dependable, and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team full-time (4 days a week, Monday - Thursday).
We are looking for a professional who takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, values building long-term patient relationships, and enjoys working in a friendly, supportive, and professional environment.
Work Schedule
- Monday through Thursday
- Regular Arrival Time: 8:45 AM
- Last Patient Appointment: 6:00 PM
- Select Thursdays: Office hours may extend until approximately 6:45 PM
- Summer Hours: Every other Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Lunch: One-hour unpaid lunch break
- Fridays and Weekends Off
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
- Assess patients' oral health and periodontal conditions.
- Take diagnostic digital radiographs as prescribed.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and periodontal health.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and periodontal charting.
- Collaborate with the dentist and clinical team to provide excellent patient care.
- Follow established infection control and sterilization protocols.
Qualifications
- Current New Jersey Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Experience with Dentrix practice management software preferred.
- Familiarity with DEXIS digital radiography preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, organized, punctual, and team-oriented.
- Commitment to providing gentle, thorough, and compassionate patient care.
Benefits & What Our Practice Offers
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Consistent four-day workweek.
- No Friday or weekend hours.
- Convenient on-site employee parking lot.
- Established dental practice with a focus on quality patient care.
- Friendly, professional, and collaborative working environment.
- Modern digital technology, including Dentrix, DEXIS, iTero, and CBCT.
Apply Today!
If you are a dedicated dental hygienist looking for a stable, full-time position with valuable benefits, a consistent four-day schedule, and a welcoming team in Maplewood, NJ, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume, qualifications, and availability for an interview.
Pay: $59.00 - $63.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59 - $63