Dental Hygienist About the Role Our busy and growing dental practice is seeking a self-motivated, detailed-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our clinical team . In this role, you will deliver hands-on preventative and periodontal patient care, conduct oral health screenings, educate patients, and collaborate closely with dentists to support comprehensive oral health .

Pay Rate:

$40.00 - $50.00 / hour

Bonus Structure:

Opportunities to earn monthly production bonuses and incentive pay based on performance metrics

Job Type:

Full-time, In-Office Schedule:

Monday -

Friday:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Note:

Flexibility to travel to local nearby practice locations as needed . Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Hygiene Services Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, sealant application, fluoride treatments, and impression taking . Administer local anesthetic agents and handle emergency dental situations as necessary . Conduct medical/dental history reviews, vital sign checks, risk assessments, and extra/intraoral examinations . Take diagnostic radiographs (x-rays) and document clinical conditions accurately in patient charts . Sterilize instruments, sharpen tools, and disinfect operatories between patients in accordance with OSHA, HIPAA, and universal precautions . Patient Education & Practice Growth Deliver comprehensive oral health education, demonstrating proper brushing/flossing techniques and providing nutritional counseling . Advise patients on treatment recommendations, present smile feedback options, and refer suspicious findings or decay to the dentist . Schedule patients for follow-up hygiene visits and assist with front-office recall efforts as needed . Key Performance Metrics Rebook/reschedule 95%+ of patients for future hygiene visits . Maintain $150/hour in unassisted production . Complete adult hygiene recare and new patient appointments within 60 minutes (90%+ of the time) . Maintain a minimum 50% fluoride acceptance rate .

Requirements & Qualifications Required:

Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited CODA program . Active State Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing . Current CPR certification and Radiograph/X-ray certification . 1+ years of experience as a practicing Dental Hygienist .

Preferred:

Competency across all periodontal classifications, dental hygiene diagnosis, and case presentations . Strong clinical problem-solving skills and thorough understanding of ethical, legal, and regulatory concepts . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills . Benefits Competitive compensation ($40-$50/hr) plus bonus/incentive opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Group Health Insurance & Dental Care 401(k) with employer match Continuing Education support & Uniform allowance Modern office equipped with digital radiography and advanced technology