- Salary
- $48 – $50
- Location
- Central CT Dental Group, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Location:
Central CT Dental GroupRegistered Dental Hygienist
Central CT Dental Group proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey!
Overview
We are looking for an outgoing Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.
Schedule: Part-time, Fridays 7:45am-3pm
Duties/Responsibilities
Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.
Education and Experience
Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene.
State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist.
One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate.
Benefits for Part-Time Employees*
PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
401(k) Eligibility
And many more!
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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