What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Plymouth Dental Group?
Registered Dental Hygienist Job
Plymouth Dental Group is seeking a friendly, skilled, and dependable Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental team. The ideal candidate is passionate about oral health, provides compassionate patient care, and is committed to creating a comfortable and positive experience for patients of all ages.
In this role, you will provide preventive and periodontal care, perform patient assessments, take digital X-rays, maintain accurate clinical records, and educate patients about their oral health.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing
- Provide periodontal therapy according to patients’ individual needs
- Complete periodontal charting and comprehensive oral-health assessments
- Review patients’ medical and dental histories and take vital signs
- Take digital dental X-rays using proper techniques and safety protocols
- Document assessments, findings, and treatment accurately in electronic patient records
- Educate patients about oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment recommendations
- Identify areas of concern and communicate findings clearly to the dentist
- Prepare treatment rooms and help maintain dental equipment
- Follow all infection-control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements
- Work collaboratively with the dentist and other team members
- Provide compassionate care to both adult and pediatric patients
- Help create a friendly and welcoming environment for every patient
Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts Dental Hygienist license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Local anesthesia certification preferred
- Previous dental-hygiene experience preferred; however, qualified new graduates are welcome to apply
- Experience with digital X-rays and periodontal charting
- Familiarity with dental practice-management software, such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, is preferred
- Strong understanding of dental terminology and infection-control procedures
- Excellent clinical, communication, patient-education, and customer-service skills
- Professional, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work effectively in a busy dental-office environment
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
Position Details
- Job type: Full-time or part-time
- Schedule: Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Flexible days may be considered.
- Pay: $52-$65 base on her experiance
- Location: Plymouth Dental Group, 1 Scobee Circle, Unit 2A, Plymouth, MA 02360
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé through Indeed, along with a brief note describing your dental-hygiene experience and availability.
Join Plymouth Dental Group and use your skills to improve lives through healthier smiles. We offer a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment where your expertise and dedication will be valued.
Pay: $5200 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Pay: $52.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52 - $65