What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Specialist position at Friendly Dental?
Join Our Team at Friendly Dental
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Part-time RDH to join our team at Friendly Dental, located in Worthington. As an elite clinical provider, you will be recognized for your exceptional patient care and advocacy skills.
As a valued member of our patient care team, you will have the opportunity to give your patients the time and care they need, deserve, and desire. With our robust hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings, you will be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients.
What You'll Gain:
- 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
- Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
- Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care
- Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience providing a stable career with unlimited growth potential
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Current dental hygienist license in MN 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:
- 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
- New grads welcome
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- 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
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions
