What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Lightwave Dental?
About Our Practice
Looking for something different? CarolinasDentist in Garner is the right place for you! But we aren’t just looking for anyone. We’re seeking an energetic, relationship-based, and self-driven team member to join our team. Our team provides next level patient care, state of the art dentistry, and 5-star patient experiences while offering competitive pay and benefits along with work/life balance. We enjoy quarterly team outings, weekly check-ins, energetic morning huddles and encourage engagement from all our team members. Look no further, you’ve found the right place to call your work home!
Position Summary:
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships
- Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered
- Perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor
- Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed
Qualifications:
- Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school
- Current hygiene license where employed
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
- Experience with dental software
Benefits Offered
- Competitive Pay: Receive pay that matches your experience and performance.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Future Planning: Secure your financial future with our 401k retirement savings plan.
- Time for You: Paid time off and holidays to recharge.
- Growth and Learning: Unlock your potential with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Salary : $45 - $55