Valley Oak Dental Group is looking for a passionate, dedicated, and professional Registered Dental Hygienist.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
- Monitor supplies
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
About us
- We have been fixing smiles since 1979.
- We have flexibility when life gives you lemons.
- We are busy but we have each other’s back. (We are a family not just people who work together.)
- We work together and have fun.
- We provide excellent patient care. (Check out our yelp reviews.)
- We foster a learning environment. (You ask a question, and we answer it. No judgement)
- We say, “I love my job” and mean it.
- Our Dr.’s make you feel valued and have great energy.
- We provide our people opportunity to learn new skills and opportunity to grow.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience as an RDH (or if you are awesome then apply)
- Current licenses: RDH and X-Ray
- CPR certification
- Passion for dentistry
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental Hygienists: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person