What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Downtown Dental Associates?
Elite Clinical Provider and Patient Advocate
We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team at Downtown Dental Associates.
As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, you will receive best-in-class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. You will work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. You will work a schedule that inspires work-life balance and receive competitive benefits.
As a Dental Hygienist, you will be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You will be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve, and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you will be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients.
The Benefits of this Role
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
- Continuing education to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
- Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
- Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.
About Our Office
We are a connected team driven by shared goals in a fast-paced, family-oriented environment. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a positive, supportive atmosphere where every team member feels valued and empowered.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current dental hygienist license in South Carolina and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
Preferred Experience
- 2 years of clinical experience
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
- Clinical needs as required by office
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/Doctor/Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment.
About Heartland Dental
We are the largest and one of the fastest-growing Dental Support Organizations, providing exceptional service to over 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported Doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies.
