Registered Dental Hygienist

Salary: $55-$65

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, detail-oriented, patient-focused dental hygienist to join our private group practice. This is a Full Time position working Monday - Thursday. To excel in this position, we are looking for someone adaptable, thorough, and dedicated to providing our patients with top quality care. It is important that our hygienist be personable, positive, and have the ability to build relationships with patients and work well with others. If youre someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional care, thrives in a collaborative setting, and is eager to help patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health, we think you will be a great fit for our office!

Duties

• Provide preventive dental care, including prophys, examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and taking X-rays.
  
• Perform periodontal treatments, including scaling and root planing.
  
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and make recommendations for improvement.
  
• Collaborate in creating and maintaining treatment plans for patients.
  
• Keep detailed, accurate patient records and notes and ensure timely follow-up.
  
• Stay updated with the latest dental practices and technologies to continually improve patient care.
  
• Ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
  
• Establish trust and form positive relationships to ensure patients feel at ease.
  

Skills

• Valid dental hygienist license in Wisconsin (required).
  
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental procedures.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on patient care.
  
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
  
• Comfortable with digital dental technologies, including X-ray systems and electronic medical records.
  
• Knowledge of Open Dental Software is a plus!
  

Benefits:
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