Main Family Dental Care is looking for a Dental Hygienist who will make a visit to our office the most pleasant experience possible for patients, while also helping the office run efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring and friendly demeanor as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere. Excellent customer service and fluency in current dental hygiene techniques are required. The dental hygienist should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and dental office regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an outstanding, patient-focused team. Check out our website at mainfamilydentalcare.com to learn more about us!
Our mission: To be our patients' trusted dental care provider and oral health advisor, who is committed to providing the highest level of individualized care to each patient that we serve.
Responsibilities
- Make patients feel welcome at Main Family Dental Care
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
- Capturing digital x-rays
- Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as a dental hygienist
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations required by OSHA
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; licensed as a dental hygienist in the state of Iowa
- Additional certification or training is an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
