Registered Dental Hygienist
- Employer
- Nelson & Bury Dentistry
- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota (US)
- Salary
- 33-40 Dollars and hour
- Closing date
- Dec 4, 2021
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- Position
- Dental Hygienist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Job Type
- Flexible
Nelson & Bury Dentistry is looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our awesome team either part time or full time. We are looking for a positive, kind, and hard working team player. The ideal candidate will be excited about dental hygiene, be capable of communicating well in order to help our patients achieve optimal dental health, be open to learning new skills, and maintain outstanding communication with the entire team.
This person will help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Job duties include but are not limited to conducting initial patient screenings, performing routine hygiene procedures, and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. We are looking for someone with knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a strong emphasis on effective patient care. If this sounds like you, we’d like to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial oral screenings and verify health history
- Perform routine hygiene procedures
- Educate patients of all ages on proper oral hygiene
- Review treatment plans and estimates with patients
- Schedule patients for routine visits
- Take X-rays
- Place sealants
- Administer local anesthetic
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Skills
- Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist
- knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g. HIPAA/OSHA)
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team player
- A patient-friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Valid SD license to practice
Benefits
Competitive base pay
Monthly bonus opportunities
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
401k contribution
Continuing education allowance
Dental benefits
Healthcare plan options
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