What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Hometown Dental?
Our practice in McMinnville is looking for a professional, energetic, team-oriented individual to join our team who enjoys interacting and building relationships with both team members and patients!
Key Qualities:
- Passion for being part of a team and helping others
- Drive to learn and grow professionally and personally
- Can-do attitude and a strong sense of ownership and integrity
Key Qualifications:
- One year dental experience preferred not required new graduates welcome
- CPR certified (preferred)
- Associate or Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene (required)
- Valid license to practice dental hygiene, issued by State of Oregon (required)
- Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and equipment
Key Responsibilities:
- Escort patients to/from the front desk and thoroughly "hand off" by explaining to front desk the next steps for treatment.
- Complete a thorough assessment of the patient's systemic health, teeth, bone, periodontal tissues and clearly communicate assessment to dentist and patient.
- Develop individual prevention plans for each patient based on exam findings.
- Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including but not limited to, quality x-rays, visual and tactile cancer exam, extra- and intra oral exam, fluoride, sealants, scaling and root planing, dental prophylaxis.
- Provide excellent oral hygiene techniques to patients through great communication.
- Maintain the highest level of professional excellence in a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
- Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms adhering to OSHA, CDC and infection control guidelines.
- Discuss patient hygiene needs with Doctor, to aid in development of full mouth treatment plan
If you are committed to providing your patients with the very best care, are happy, positive, and professional, with the desire to be a team player, we would like to meet you!
Benefits Offered:
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Medical ins available
- 401K and matching profit share
- Dental care
- Goal-oriented bonus structure
- Education courses CE allowance
- Scrub Allowance
- Flexible schedule
- Employee discount
This position is full time, 32 hours per week over a four-day work week, and qualifies for full-time benefits.
Applicants must have all Oregon certificates and licenses up to date.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55 - $65