Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingEmployee discountsPaid time off
Benefits/Perks
Competitive Salaryhours 7:15 to 4:45Paid parkingEmployee discount on dental services401kEmployer Matching 401kTeam eventsFlorida ProbeJob Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! Drs. Kaihara, Watkins and Wang are in need of a hygienist in our 2440 M St NW, DC location on Thursdays from 7:15-4:30 and hoping to expand in the near future. We are a prosthodontic office The ideal candidate is DC licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has two years of experience preferred. We must find someone who is punctual, well organized, ambitious, has great communication skills and loves interacting with people. We are committed to our patients, value our employees and provide the optimum level of care. Our patients dental health is our highest priority. We are driven by our core values and mission statement. We would like to have you join our team if you have similar values. If youre friendly, outgoing, has attention to details and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortableDiscuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they havePrep sterilized equipmentMaintain Sharpened instrumentsPeriodontal charting a must (we use Florida Probe)Update medical historiesPerform preliminary exams and collect oral health historiesEvaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infectionCreate digital scansTake x-rays- FMX or Panorex as well as routine BWXAssist dentist during procedures and examsAdhere to all health and safety regulations and office policiesQualifications
Associates Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelors or Masters degreeCurrent DC Dental Hygienist licensureAt least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygieneStrong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelinesExcellent communication and customer service skills