What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Farmington Dental Care?
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team at Farmington Dental Care. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality dental care, possess excellent communication skills, and be a team player.
Schedule:
- Full Time or Part Time
- Monday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental hygiene procedures including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive dental care.
- Take and develop dental x-rays.
- Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
Qualifications:
- Valid Dental Hygienist license in Missouri.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for patient care and education.
- Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
Benefits:
- Daily Bonus Opportunity
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
PTO
401K
Unparalleled Business Support and Highest Quality Supplies and Labs
What You'll Gain:
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
- Continuing education to provide you opportunity 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current dental hygienist license in MO
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/Doctor 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 periodically throughout the year
