What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) position at McOmie Family Dentistry?
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Practice Type: Private Cosmetic & General Dental Practice
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm (Fridays optional)
About Our Practice
McOmie Family Dentistry is growing, and we’re looking for an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team in Chattanooga, TN!
Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care? Do you want to work in a modern dental practice that invests in the latest technology, values your clinical expertise, and gives you the time and tools to do your best work?
At McOmie Family Dentistry, we believe exceptional dentistry starts with an exceptional team. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive, and technologically advanced environment where our hygienists can thrive while delivering the highest standard of patient care. We want our hygienists to feel empowered by the technology they use—not limited by outdated equipment or rushed schedules.
Our patients have voted us the Times Free Press “Best of the Best” Cosmetic Dentist and Best Implant Dentist 10 years running. We’re growing, and we’re looking for a skilled, caring hygienist to join a team that values clinical excellence, real relationships with patients, and a workplace people actually enjoy coming to.
What You'll Do:
- Provide comprehensive hygiene care: prophys, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and periodontal charting.
- Utilize advanced hygiene technology, including the EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master and Guided Biofilm Therapy protocols.
- Take appropriate dental radiographs and collaborate with our dentists using advanced diagnostic resources including CBCT scans.
- Partner with our doctors on treatment planning, including cosmetic and implant cases
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, biofilm management, and preventive treatment.
- Perform teeth whitening with the latest products.
- Apply fluoride and sealants; administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
- Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.
- Work collaboratively with our team to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
Qualifications:
- Active Tennessee Dental Hygiene license (or eligibility for TN licensure)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification preferred
- 1 years of experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
- Warm, patient-focused communication style, especially with nervous or anxious patients
- Interest in modern dental technology and advanced preventive care techniques.
- Strong clinical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
- A team player who takes pride in their work
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: Total employment package valued at $38–$45 per hour equivalent depending on experience and qualifications.
- Work-Life Balance: Four-day work week (Monday – Thursday), 8am to 5pm (Fridays are optional)
- 60-Minute Hygiene Appointments: Dedicated appointment times that allow you to deliver thorough, personalized care, build lasting patient relationships, and focus on quality rather than rushing through appointments.
- Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid holidays for all major holidays.
- Continuing Education: Opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, stay current with advancements in dentistry, and develop your professional skills.
- Advanced Dental Technology: Work with modern equipment and innovative treatment protocols designed to improve clinical outcomes, patient comfort, and efficiency.
- Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced dental professionals who genuinely care about their patients and one another.
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $45