Great Whites Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a great place to work and the premier practice in our area. Our friendly staff works well as a team, providing the care and experience that delights our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, calm Registered Dental Hygienist who loves working with children. The ideal candidate will perform well on a team, share ideas about how we can excel, and focus on patient happiness.
Responsibilities include:
- Escort patients to and from the treatment room
- Review patient health history forms and update as necessary
- Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis for patients
- Perform scaling and selective polishing for selected patients
- Perform thorough intraoral and extraoral examinations
- Obtain radiographs as prescribed by the dentist
- Apply cavity-preventive agents, such as fluoride and sealants
- Teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques
- Record clinical notes, pertinent observations, and responses to recommendations
- Record and sequence treatment plan as directed by the dentist
- Help patients feel comfortable
- Schedule or pinboard the next continuing care appointment
- Assist in the administration of the recall system
Educational/Skill Requirements:
- Licensed to practice in state and meet other applicable state requirements
- Experience providing prophylaxis and taking X-rays
- Able to use practice management software (Dentrix)
We have one location, and we participate with the best PPOs (no DMO’s or government insurance).
Hiring for part-time, including up to 3 weekdays per week and some Saturdays.
Competitive pay structure.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work on Saturdays?
License/Certification:
- New York State Dental Hygiene License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person