Dental Hygienist - Full Time

Alaska Premier Dental Group
  • Anchorage, AK
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Join Our Patient-Centered Dental Team!

    We’re excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our well-established practice. With flexible full- or part-time schedules available, this is a chance to grow your dental career in a supportive, mentoring environment. Our office is equipped with cutting-edge technology, and we prioritize patient care above all else. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, medical, and vision coverage, paid vacation, and 401(k).

    If you’re looking for a dynamic, collaborative team culture, we’d love to hear from you!

    The Ideal Candidate:

    • Eager to grow both professionally and personally
    • Excellent communicator with patients and team members
    • Passionate about dental hygiene and educating patients to actively participate in their care
    • Enjoys working in a team environment where every member is valued
    • Warm and compassionate with the ability to put patients at ease
    • Detail-oriented and dedicated to maintaining consistency in all processes

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
    • Conduct thorough patient assessments and screenings for oral health conditions
    • Take digital dental x-rays
    • Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
    • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized care instructions
    • Accurately document patient treatment plans, progress notes, and medical history in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Dentrix
    • Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and all safety regulations
    • Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive and quality patient care

    Why Join Us?

    • Competitive salary & excellent benefits package
    • Flexible full- and part-time scheduling options
    • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
    • Fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment

    If you’re ready to make a difference in patients' lives and work in an environment where your contributions are truly valued, we encourage you to apply today!

    Requirements

    • Job Requirements
      • Must possess a valid RDH license to practice in Alaska
      • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
      • Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
      • Knowledge and implementation of proper sterilization techniques
      • Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate charting and documentation of patient records
      • Laser Certification (preferred)

    We offer excellent compensation for top talent.

    Benefits

    Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

    Supplemental Aflac Insurance

    401K

    Uniform Allowance

    Professional Development Assistance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnchorage, AK

    Skills

    • Anesthesiologyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Hygieneunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Planunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Chartsunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Pediatricsunmatched
    • Polishingunmatched
    • Radiographyunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Sterilizationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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