What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Dental Care Alliance?
Overview
Dental Solutions is growing!! We're hiring a Dental Hygienist for our office located in Deptford, NJ 08096. This is a part-time position with some flexibility in the schedule.
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Free CE's
- Strong clinical team for mentorship and support
- Positive, friendly atmosphere
Dental Solutions is a well-established, successful practice, where we truly value our hygienists and the important role they play in our success. To ensure our hygienists get off to a successful start, the candidate we hire will go through a short training program, so when they begin to see patients, they will feel confident and comfortable in their new position within our team. Great for new grads!
If you're looking for an office with a pleasant environment, where everyone is friendly and welcoming, and where you will be valued, then you'll love our office. Most of our employees have been with us for 10 years and we feel that speaks volumes!
Previous RDH experience is always a plus but we also encourage new hygiene grads to apply as well. The hygienist we hire must have an active Hygiene license for the state of New Jersey. New hygiene grads must be applying for license soon. Bilingual English/Spanish, is also a plus.
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
- Through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other hygiene-related services, Dental Hygienists are committed to improving the oral health of patients. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times
- Under limited supervision, the Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
- Patient screening, medical history and dental charting.
- Application of fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
- Provides nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Desired Skills:
- Active Hygiene license for the state you applied, required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Additional benefits for full-time employees:
- Medical
- Dental services
- Life insurance
- Vision
- 401k to name a few
At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.
The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.Go further with an Ally
