Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide attentive, preventive dental care for patients, including children. You will assess oral health, deliver hygiene services, and help patients understand practical steps for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. This role calls for clear communication, careful documentation, and consistent infection prevention practices.

Duties

• Assess patients, review medical/dental records, and document findings in electronic health records (EHR) .
• Provide preventive dental care, take dental X-rays, monitor vital signs as appropriate, and support general and pediatric dentistry services.
• Educate patients and caregivers about dental care, oral hygiene, and age-appropriate prevention. Help patients take control of their oral health through clear communication and personalized hygiene plans.
• Maintain dental equipment and follow infection control procedures, including aseptic technique and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Your impact: Thorough assessments and clear patient education help patients and families make informed decisions about their dental health.

Skills

• Required: Current Registered Dental Hygienist licensure and knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, patient assessment, and patient care.
• Required: Understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), patient confidentiality, medical terminology, medical imaging, and infection prevention management.
• Required: Local Anesthesia certification
• Preferred: Familiarity with Dentrix, documentation review, and dental coding.
• Strong patient communication
• If you value quality care, community, and a true work-life balance—we want to meet you!

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person