Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll help patients build healthy habits and feel confident about their dental care. You’ll assess oral health, provide preventive services, and partner with the dental team to support safe, comfortable visits. This role may include care for children and adults in a general dentistry setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, take vital signs, and provide preventive dental care, including dental X-rays and other medical imaging as authorized.
• Explain oral health findings and home-care practices in clear, supportive language; adapt dental care patient education for pediatric patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records; review documentation and use Open Dental practice system.
• Follow infection control, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention and control procedures; protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements.

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist licensure and any required credentials for the practice location.
• Knowledge of anatomy, dental and medical terminology, dental equipment, patient care, and general dentistry; pediatric dentistry or pediatrics experience is helpful.
• Familiarity with dental X-rays, documentation review
• Demonstrate careful infection prevention management, HIPAA compliance, and consistent attention to patient safety.

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14.0 – 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person