Dental Hygienist (RDH)

We are a General/Cosmetic dental office looking for a friendly, motivated, professional, and team-oriented dental hygienist to join our amazing team. Must be licensed in Nevada and current. Full-time/or part-time position is needed. Monday-Thursday. Dentrix knowledge necessary. Please email your resume

Full-time/Part-time hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

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
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
• Valid license to practice

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist license (Required)

Work Location: In person