What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Smiles Dentistry of Mitchellville?
Dental Hygienist at Smiles Dentistry of Mitchellville
As a Dental Hygienist at Smiles Dentistry of Mitchellville, you will provide exceptional patient care while receiving best-in-class support and mentorship to enhance your clinical skills. With a flexible schedule and competitive benefits, you will be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate.
About the Role
You will work in a stable and secure environment where you can enjoy opportunities for professional growth. You will have full clinical autonomy to give your patients the time and attention they need, with access to our hygiene mentor program.
Your Benefits
- 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 available at your fingertips
- 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 that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
Minimum Qualifications
- Current dental hygienist license in Maryland 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
- New Graduates and Seasoned Hygienists are both welcome
- 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
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- 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
