Registered Dental Hygienist *$2,500 Signing Bonus!

First Care Clinic is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our excellent team! *Offering a $2,500 Signing Bonus!

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing dental services to patients within the scope of this/her practice in the clinic & to students in dental outreach.

Our 8-chair dental clinic provides general family dentistry and hygiene including preventative, comprehensive, and restorative dental services. We also provide a Dental Outreach Program to bring dental screenings and cleanings to local students. Our team currently travels to 66 schools, allowing our hygienists to experience more than just our clinical setting!

We offer a competitive salary that''s not tied to productivity, a strong benefits package, and flexibility to take vacation when you want to - not just when the doctor is away!

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, fluoride, and sealants as prescribed by the dentist. 2. Perform periodontal charting as needed. 3. Demonstrate and/or provide oral hygiene instructions to patients. 4. Ensure the attending dentist performs exams on all patients. 5. Perform digital radiographs as prescribed by the dentist. 6. Accurately document treatment performed, and conditions noted for each patient. 7. Maintain dental instruments for peak performance and in compliance with standards. 8. Organize, fill, and maintain appointment schedule. 9. Perform screenings, fluoride, sealants, and prophylaxis in accordance with the Dental Outreach Program.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.

2. Must be able to document in a neat, legible manner and be able to spell medical terminology correctly.

3. Must exhibit initiative and sound judgment in the absence of specific orders.

4. Must exhibit professional demeanor by being helpful, courteous, and efficient when dealing with other employees or outside agencies.

5. Ability to prioritize tasks to provide appropriate, efficient, and quality patient care.

6. Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations.

7. Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with unsatisfied patients and coworkers effectively and respectfully.

8. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

9. Strong time management, priority setting, work delegation and work organization skills.

10. Ability to follow written policies and procedures.

11. Ability to work independently and use good judgment.

12. Knowledge of standard office machines including copier, fax, multi-line phones, printers, scanners, etc.

13. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft and Office 365 programs.

14. Ability to work as a productive and effective team member, be flexible, and adapt to needs/priorities.

Benefits for this position include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Illness Leave
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match up to 5.5%
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Discount Gym Memberships
• Generous Bonus Program
• Continuing Education Allowance

Visit

https://firstcareclinic.com/careers/

to submit your application or resume!

First Care Clinic is an EEOC employer.