What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Mooresmiles Family Dental?
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**Pay is negotiable depending on experience**
About us
Mooresmiles Family Dental in La Crosse, WI is locally owned. Our goal is for our team to provide exceptional dental care individualized for each and every patient, in the most advanced setting and the most gentle manner possible. We better ourselves as professionals through top-tier continuing education, thoughtful and precise teamwork, and reaching out to and supporting the community we serve.
We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate will provide quality care to our patients and assist in creating a positive dental experience. We give 1 full hour for adult prophylaxis appointments.
**Duties:**
- Conduct oral health assessments
- Accurately chart each patient’s periodontal health
- Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
- Perform scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as appropriate
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Administer local anesthetics
- Take digital radiographs
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Implement infection control protocols
- Utilize aseptic techniques during procedures
- Collaborate with the dental team for patient care
- Schedule patients for hygiene visits and treatment
- HIPAA & OSHA compliance
**Qualifications:**
- Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
- WI licensure as a Dental Hygienist
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers
* Experience or knowledge with myofunctional therapy is a bonus
This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking to contribute to a dynamic dental practice, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $46.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- La Crosse, WI 54601 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46 - $48