Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

Valentine Dental Clinic
Valentine, Nebraska
Full-Time | Four-Day Workweek

Join Our Dental Team

Valentine Dental Clinic is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team in Valentine, Nebraska. The successful candidate will provide high-quality preventive care and oral health education while helping create a comfortable, respectful experience for every patient. We welcome both experienced hygienists and qualified recent graduates.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal charting, scaling and root planning, and other preventive hygiene services within the permitted scope of practice.

· Assess patients’ oral health and document medical history, findings, treatment, and progress accurately.

· Expose and process diagnostic dental radiographs in accordance with applicable requirements.

· Educate patients about oral hygiene, periodontal health, nutrition, and individualized home-care practices.

· Apply fluoride, sealants, desensitizing agents, and other preventive materials as authorized.

· Collaborate with dentists and team members to support treatment planning and continuity of care.

· Follow infection-control, sterilization, privacy, safety, and clinical documentation standards.

· Maintain treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies in a clean and organized condition.

· Help deliver timely, courteous care and a positive patient experience.

Required Qualifications

· Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.

· Current Nebraska dental hygienist license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain licensure before the start date.

· Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain it before beginning clinical duties.

· Radiography qualifications required for dental hygienists practicing in Nebraska.

· Knowledge of current infection-control, patient-safety, and privacy practices.

· Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.

· Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

· One or more years of clinical dental hygiene experience; qualified recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

· Experience with periodontal therapy, digital radiography, and dental practice-management software.

· Local anesthesia certification or other expanded-function credentials permitted in Nebraska.

· Interest in building lasting relationships with patients in a community-focused practice.

Schedule, Compensation & Benefits

· Schedule: Full-time, four days per week; specific workdays and hours to be discussed.

· Compensation: Competitive and based on experience, credentials, and schedule.

· Benefits: Two weeks of paid vacation. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, continuing-education assistance, employee dental benefits, and other offerings. Final benefit details will be reviewed during the hiring process.

· Start date: Negotiable.

· Potential: Student loan repayment.

What We Value

We value professionalism, teamwork, clear communication, clinical excellence, reliability, and genuine respect for patients and colleagues. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and committed to providing thoughtful care to patients of all ages.

How to Apply

Please submit a résumé and brief letter of interest to Dr. Frank Patterson at [email protected] or call 402-389-0456 for additional information. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity

Valentine Dental Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and employment process for qualified individuals.

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person