What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Affinity Dental Management?
Join a Leading Dental Organization & Be Rewarded For Your Dental Talents
Affinity Dental Management, a premier dentist-run dental organization, provides comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to practices throughout the northeast United States. Our mission is to empower dental professionals, enhance patient care, and stay at the cutting edge of dental medicine.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our East Haddam Dental Associates practice on a part-time basis. As a vital member of our team, you will be responsible for motivating, educating, and providing excellent treatment to our patients, while also assisting with diagnostic and preventive care.
Why Choose Affinity Dental Management?
- Competitive Pay: $45-$50/hour incentive bonus
- Paid sick time off
- Continuing Education (CE) credits
- Opportunities for growth and potential equity
Responsibilities:
- Welcome and seat patients cheerfully
- Prepare and set up treatment rooms for hygiene procedures
- Update patients' health history and provide oral hygiene education
- Perform scaling, root planning, and fluoride application
- Identify periodontal and restorative issues; facilitate dentist's treatment recommendations
- Capture and interpret x-rays
- Conduct head, neck, and oral cancer exams
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive measures
- Schedule appropriate follow-up appointments
- Maintain a clean and organized dental lab
- Adhere to safety and OSHA guidelines as well as office standards
- Occasionally travel to participate in continuing education or seminars
Requirements:
- Associate degree or higher from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
- CT state license
- CPR certification
- 1-year dental experience required
- Certification in anesthesia, preferred if applicable
Interview Process:
- 1 phone interview
- 1 in-person interview
Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law.
Ready to make a positive impact on patient care? Apply today
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist, Oral Hygienist, Dental Health Specialist, Dental Hygiene Practitioner, Dental Hygiene Therapist, Licensed Dental Hygienist, Oral Health Care Professional, Periodontal Hygienist
Salary : $45 - $50
