Overview:
About Us:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Dental Hygienist? Newtown Dentistry is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a part-time Dental Hygienist to become an integral part of our team. Join us in making a positive impact on the oral health and smiles of our patients!
Why Choose Newtown Dental?
- Compassionate Adult and Pediatric Care: We specialize in caring for our littlest patients and adult patients, creating a warm and friendly environment that makes dental visits a positive experience for our patients.
- Collaborative Team: Join a team of experienced dental professionals who are passionate about dentistry and committed to providing exceptional care.
Pay: $43.00-46.00/hr (depending on experience)
Signing Bonus: $2,000
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (Company Match 401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
If you are a caring and skilled Dental Hygienist with a passion for ensuring patients have a healthy and happy smile, we encourage you to apply. Join Newtown Dental and be a part of a team that's making a real difference in the lives of our patients. Your expertise and compassion are needed here!
Responsibilities:
As our Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in our practice by:
- Maintaining patient medical records, updating patient medical history, and vital signs as needed.
- Conducting complete patient X-ray procedures, including taking, developing, and storing X-Rays as necessary.
- Completing periodontal charting as directed.
- Preparing tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assisting the Provider with exams as necessary.
- Performing preventative periodontal care on patients, including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants.
- Performing expanded functions, such as placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations, applying cavity liners, and placing/removing temporary crowns.
- Providing anesthetic for preps for the doctor.
- Administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary.
- Working in tandem with the doctors to carry one column of restorative work each day.
Qualifications:
You will be required to possess the following:
- 1+ years of practical experience as a dental hygienist.
- Registered Dental Hygienist License in PA.
- Local Anesthesia license (required).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Experience with medical imaging techniques, such as intraoral and extraoral x-rays.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
- Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
- Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.