We are seeking a friendly and efficient dental hygienist to join our team!
Atlantic Dental Associates is a well-established private practice in York, Maine. We have been voted Best Dental Care Facility in the York/Kittery area for 24 consecutive years. Currently, we are looking for someone to fill a full-time or part-time hourly position. This is an immediate opening with an established and rapidly growing patient schedule.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before and during appointments
- Review and document patient health and dental histories
- Maintain accurate and detailed clinical notes and periodontal charts
- Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis along with scaling, root planning and polishing
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Educate patients of all ages on proper oral hygiene techniques
- Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments and referrals
- Sterilize dental instruments and treatment room properly
- Perform other tasks assigned
- Monitor supplies
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene
- Valid license to practice in Maine
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession with compliance to OSHA, HIPAA, and other applicable legal requirements
- Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Ability to communicate professionally with patients and co-workers
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Proficient computer skills- Dentrix experience preferred
We offer our employees paid time off, 7 paid holidays, health and vision insurance, 401(K) with employer matching, an employee discount, and other compensated benefits. In addition, we provide reimbursement for CE credits and other professional job-related requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person
