This position is for our small family practice in Logan Ohio.
Job Summary
Position: Dental Hygienist
Status: Full-Time or Part time
Compensation: $38 to 55/hr depending on experience and production bonus
Benefits: Full-Time Hygienists have full range of benefits. Part-time are pro-rated to the days they work.
Alpha Dental is seeking applications for a Dental Hygienist to work in an established, growing, and family oriented dental practice. Because Alpha Dental harbors a friendly, motivated, and a team oriented environment, applicants are expected to possess qualities that are similarly aligned.
Applicants must be able to tune into details while balancing service quality with efficiency. Since communication is key in our practice, applicants are required to share knowledge and pass information quickly and effectively--all to promote a fluid work environment.
One of the most important functions of Dental Hygienist in our practice is keeping good relations with patients and being efficient. Hygienists are expected to know how to work well as a dental assistant as well when needed.
Along with the aforementioned requirements, it is also expected that the Dental Hygienist:
-Have excellent communication skills with patients and doctors
-Efficient, quick, and safe practices
-All typical Dental Assisting duties including Xrays.
-Proficiency with dental instruments and chairside hardware
-Possess productivity management skills (since hygiene can BONUS off of production)
-Be open to a long term commitment--ultimately to grow with the practice
-Be punctual
-Be able to communicate effectively with patients (good customer service skills)
-Be able to work well under pressure and time constraints
-Have a high motivation for patient care
-Strong knowledge of dental terminologies and Cleaning codes
-Adaptable to dental software (strong knowledge of Dentrix is a plus)
-Has an Ohio Radiology Certificate
-Hepatitis B Vaccinations up to date
-Have a strong passion for dentistry and passion for the position
Duties of the Dental Hygienist will include, but is not limited to:
-Conducting Xrays
-Performing all levels of cleaning (prophy, Full Mouth Debridement, SRP)
-Communicating and instructing patients/parents regarding their dental needs and help to alleviate any concerns or questions they may have
-Communicate and coordinate with all the team members and management staff to not only provide a productive work environment, but also to set/achieve office goals.
-Assist with all Dental Assistant functions (Prepping rooms, instrument setup/sanitation, model pouring/prep, etc)
-Help to maintain a good schedule by calling and properly scheduling hygiene patients.
-Help inventory and complete order check-lists for Hygiene room
-Help close by cleaning and tidying up the entire office alongside staff
-Performing Perio probes on most patients.
-Appropriate Perio charting both on the dental software and in writing.
-Actively scan for and perform Scaling and Root Planings
-Perform Periodic cleanings, new patient prophy, help check for suspicious areas
-Build lasting patient relationships
Benefits
Full time Benefits: After 90 Day probationary Period: Vacation, Holidays, Personal days, Dental care with Alpha, Medical Insurance, 401k.
Full time applicants can qualify for sign on bonuses if they commit more than a year.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $38.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Ohio license dental hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
