What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist: Dental Partners Americus position at SGA Dental Partners?
In hometown communities across the South East, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy — making a difference in people’s lives. Born from the coming together of three outstanding and long-respected dental practices into an even greater whole, SGA Dental Partners delivers the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our exceptional DP Americus team!
At our office, we pride ourselves on providing personalized patient care and attention. Unlike larger practices, where patients may feel like just another number, we take the time to get to know our patients and develop long-term relationships with them. This allows us to provide tailored care that meets their unique needs and preferences.
In addition, our collaborative and supportive work environment fosters a sense of teamwork and camaraderie among our team. We believe that by working together, we can provide the best possible care for our patients and help each other grow and develop professionally.
We are committed to offering our team a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.:
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides ongoing preventive oral care through cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth to prevent gum disease.
Your Contribution To The Team Includes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our exceptional DP Americus team!
At our office, we pride ourselves on providing personalized patient care and attention. Unlike larger practices, where patients may feel like just another number, we take the time to get to know our patients and develop long-term relationships with them. This allows us to provide tailored care that meets their unique needs and preferences.
In addition, our collaborative and supportive work environment fosters a sense of teamwork and camaraderie among our team. We believe that by working together, we can provide the best possible care for our patients and help each other grow and develop professionally.
We are committed to offering our team a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.:
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- 401k
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance: Long & Short- Term Disability Coverage, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid: Dental, Life Insurance, Care.com membership, & Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Scrub Allowance
- Development and Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education Allowance
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides ongoing preventive oral care through cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth to prevent gum disease.
Your Contribution To The Team Includes
- Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating x-rays, oral cancer screening, prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, fluoride treatment
- Educates patients on the importance of preventive care, the disease process and the role of bacteria; provides appropriate educational literature and instruction on home care
- Maintain accurate, complete digital documentation
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and Infection Control Training
- Sterilizes dental instruments
- Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Professional and friendly with great chair side manner
- Outstanding communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
- Experience preferred
- Registered Dental Hygienist License
- Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid, and in good standing with the presiding entity
Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
