Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description:

Participate in the dental treatment of patients by performing all aspects of hygiene including examining teeth and educating patients about proper oral hygiene. Takes and develops radiographs and assists Dentist with patient care in accordance with and as prescribed by the State of Wisconsin.

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism with a team & with patients
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform scaling and root planing, take radiographs, and administer local and topical anesthetics (local if licensed)
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g. HIPAA, OSHA -The Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• CPR & first aid certificate
• Ability to train and coach an assistant for Assisted Hygiene
• Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for their exam
• Assess patients' current dental hygiene
• Take x-rays and other images when necessary
• Clean and polish teeth
• Administer fluoride
• Educate patients proper hygiene techniques
• Assist the dentist during the exam
• Monitor Supplies
• Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
• Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)

Medical & dental for employee, spouse, and dependents after 90 days

Paid time off & paid holidays after 90 days

Paid time off is accrued based on length of time with company

401k w/ 3% company match after 1 year and at least 1,000 hours