Registered Dental Hygienist - Private Practice

Job Summary
Our fast-growing GP and Perio practice is looking for GP and/or Perio Dental Hygienists! We have flexible opportunities for Full-time, Part-time or Per Diem.

We offer advanced, comprehensive dental care, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

- Medical, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance Plan, Critical Illness Accident Coverage;

-A generous Retirement Plan (5.75% company contribution);

- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flex Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA)

- $3,000 in Dental care allowance;

- Wellness programs, and much more!

If you would like to learn more about us, our team, and the benefits we offer? Follow us on Instagram (@TimberlaneAdultDentistry) to stay updated on job openings and see what makes our private practice a great place to work!

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality dental care to our patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while promoting optimal oral health. This role requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent patient interaction skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
• Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and exposing radiographic surveys.
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; scheduling next dental hygiene appointments.
• Documents dental hygiene services and medical and dental histories.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Qualifications

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in accordance with state regulations.
• Ability to legally work in the United States.

Join our amazing team and contribute to providing unparalleled dental care for the patients of our community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• South Burlington, VT 05403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Burlington, VT 05403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person