Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

What You’ll Do

The Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare services under the supervision of a licensed dentist. This position focuses on patient assessment, delivery of dental hygiene treatments, oral health education, and strict adherence to clinical, legal, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare treatment areas and ensure all instruments and materials are ready for procedures.
• Perform dental cleanings and preventive services in accordance with accepted standards of care.
• Take and process dental radiographs as indicated.
• Deliver oral hygiene instruction and postoperative care guidance, address patient concerns.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments and ensure proper storage of equipment.
• Accurately document services provided while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.
• Assist in maintaining dental equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

What You will Need

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Correctional or detention facility experience preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience strongly preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted Dental Hygiene license, certification, or registration in the state of practice (must be maintained).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be maintained).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (must be maintained).

Pay: $37.46 - $47.01 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person