What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Heartland Dental?
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and outgoing Dental Hygienist to join our team at Buttermilk Family Dentistry.
The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills, a strong passion for patient care, and a desire to work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy.
As a Dental Hygienist, you will be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, working closely with patients to provide exceptional lifetime care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills.
You will work in an environment that inspires work-life balance, receive competitive benefits, and have access to a hygiene mentor program and continuing education opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outstanding patient care and invest in the community
- Work collaboratively with patients to develop personalized treatment plans
- Participate in ongoing education and training to enhance clinical skills
- Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment
Requirements:
- Current dental hygienist license in Kentucky
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of clinical experience
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and growing clinical skills to meet patient needs
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- Prolonged periods of 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
About Heartland Dental:
Heartland Dental is 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.
Our mission is to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.
