What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygienist position at SMILE STARTERS DENTAL?
Job Details
Dental Hygienist
Looking for Work Life Balance?
Looking for amazing benefits that include company paid basic life and long term disability? Other benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability, PTO, and Company Match 401k.
Are you a dedicated RDH with a passion for working with children? We are looking for someone who loves creating positive dental experiences for our young patients.
Our Asheville location is now OPEN! We are looking to add additional Registered Dental Hygienists to our growing team. If you are looking for a rewarding dental career working with children in a fun and engaging environment, you found the place.
We offer a 4 or 5 day work week, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans, Company paid Long Term Disability and Company paid Basic Life, after the waiting period. We also offer a company match 401k plan.
This position allows you to work in a team setting with a group of equal minded dental professionals
Smile Starters is a general dental practice that chooses to see ages 1 through 20. We are committed to educating our young patients on best practices for optimal dental health between visits. We find that working with the youngest members of our community leads to the best long-term results - rewarding for our dedicated team of Hygienists and Dentists who love to see the results of their work. Hundreds of our former patients now bring their children to see us!
Benefits include: Paid time off (2 weeks in your first year), Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability short & long term), Holiday pay, Movie tickets, 401K (with employer match amounts), and Bonus Incentives.
Job Duties:
- Review Medical History with parent/guardian or patient.
- Take x-rays when appropriate
- Scale and Polish teeth
- Write chart notes
- Assist Dentist with charting the exam
- Gain permission from parents/guardians for sealants
- Speak with parents/guardians regarding today's visit
- Other duties as assigned to assist team
Ideal Candidate:
- Enjoys teamwork (our hygienists have a dedicated group of DA II's to assist in seeing our young patients)
- Enjoys working with children
- Likes a bright, happy environment
- Professional and friendly with great bedside manner
- Enjoys a busy active day
Qualifications
Requirements:
- NC Dental Hygienist License
- CPR Certified
