What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Picayune Dental Clinic?
Dental Hygienist at Picayune Dental Clinic Summary:
A skilled Dental Hygienist provides exceptional patient care and education within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate requires a current dental hygiene license, offers competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development.
This role is an integral part of the patient care team, committed to maintaining and improving patients' dental health through preventative care.
What We Offer:
- Flexible day schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
- Continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical skills and provide quality patient care
- Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
- Unparalleled business support and high-quality supplies to deliver exceptional patient care
- Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience offering unlimited growth potential
Requirements:
- Current dental hygienist license in MS 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 patients' needs and provide preventative care
- Clinical needs as required by the office
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
- Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions
About Us:
We are Heartland Dental, the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations. We provide exceptional service to our supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices.
We are founded by a doctor for doctors, promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer equal opportunity in employment and provide protections for all employees and applicants.
Keywords:
Dental Hygienist, Patient Care, Dental Health, Preventative Care, Oral Hygiene, Dental Support, Clinical Skills, CPR Certification, Flexible Schedule, Healthcare Careers
