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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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